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Mail Online
2 days ago
OMG science

'Barbie pigs' among new species discovered near planned deep-sea mine

Deep-sea researchers catalog new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, including unique marine life like 'Barbie pig' and 'Rattail fish'.
The CCZ, rich in metal nodules for advanced batteries, prompts ecological census for potentially undiscovered species.
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Heartbreaking photo shows sea turtle that swallowed a rubber finger

Plastic pollution found in sea turtles' guts in Mediterranean, including unique items like a witch's finger toy.
Researchers found large pieces of plastic in over 40% of 135 loggerhead turtles, emphasizing the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life.
Futurism
1 month ago
OMG science

NASA's Launches Mission to Study Earth's 'Invisible Universe'

NASA has launched the PACE mission to study the microscopic life forms and particles in Earth's atmosphere.
The PACE mission could revolutionize our understanding of global warming, ocean ecosystems, and threatened marine life.
time.com
9 months ago
OMG science

How to Help The Fishing Industry? Stop Fishing So Much

1. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an effective way to protect ocean ecosystems and promote sustainable fishing practices.
2. MPAs have been successful in restoring fish populations, allowing them to recover from overfishing.
3. A combination of MPAs and improved fisheries management can help protect ocean ecosystems and ensure sustainable fishing for future generations.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

After 80 years, a Nazi shipwreck is causing environmental damage

The V-1302 John Mahn has sat at the bottom of the North Sea off Belgium for decades.The ship began its life in Germany as a 48-meter-long fishing vessel.
Futurism
1 year ago
OMG science

Humans Causing Worst Ocean Extinction Event Since Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs, Scientists Say

Under the Sea
Things are definitely not better down where it's wetter.
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California
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Enormous sea creatures investigate a 'startled' blue shark off California. See it

Blue shark surprised by orcas near California coast.
Orcas curious about shark but did not harass.
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

13,000-pound sea creature washes up on California beach, photos show. What to know

A dead 13,000-pound gray whale washed ashore at Little Dume Beach in Malibu, California.
No obvious signs of cause of death were found on the whale.
The Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Death of rare 52-foot whale found on California beach a mystery, authorities say

The body of a 52-foot fin whale was found washed up on a San Diego beach, but experts were unable to determine the cause of death.
There were no signs of human-caused injuries, but evidence of scavenging from sharks was observed.
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Photography
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Photography

Winners of the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

Alex Dawson named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 for his image of a whale skeleton in Greenland.
A variety of categories in the contest included Wide Angle, Macro, Wrecks, Behavior, Portrait, Black and White, and more.
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Photography

Winners of the 2023 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest

Suliman Alatiqi won Best in Show at the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest for his image of a crab-eating macaque.
The contest featured winners and honorable mentions in 14 categories.
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www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn Nets

Fishing nets are clogging the ocean. This fashion brand is making them into chic swimsuits

Abandoned fishing nets pose a danger to marine life and contribute to the problem of ocean plastic pollution.
Vitamin A, a swimsuit label, has launched a collection made from recycled ghost nets to shed light on the issue and promote the use of recycled materials.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Mayor calls for end of shark nets at Sydney's Bondi beach

Shark nets wouldn't be installed at Sydney's Bondi beach this summer if the local mayor had her way.
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Environment

The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology

The phrase 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' is disliked by marine biologist Rebecca Helm
There is a diverse array of marine life living alongside the plastic in the North Pacific High
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Environment

Antarctic ocean currents headed for collapse, say scientists DW 03/30/2023

19 minutes ago19 minutes ago A new study says that rapidly melting Antarctic ice could impact oceans "for centuries to come."The fast melting of Antarctic ice threatens to slow deep currents in the world's oceans, adversely affecting the climate, the spread of fresh water and oxygen as well as life-sustaining nutrients for centuries, scientists have said.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Environment

Why the world needs a deal to protect its oceans

Talks in New York seek a treaty to safeguard the high seas, which support a huge range of biodiversity and provide oxygen that sustains life on Earth.Delegates from up to 193 UN member states will start talks in New York on Monday to try to wrap up negotiations on a long-awaited treaty to protect the world's oceans from overfishing, pollution and other threats.
Independent
1 year ago
Environment

Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas

A historic agreement to protect the world's oceans has been reached following years of negotiations.or the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas - nearly half the planet's surface.The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Environment

A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks

FILE - Fish swim near some bleached coral at Kisite Mpunguti Marine park, Kenya, June 11, 2022.For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to protect biodiversity in the high seas nearly half the planet's surface.Brian Inganga/AP WASHINGTON For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas nearly half the planet's surface concluding two weeks of talks in New York.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Environment

Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas nearly half the planet's surface concluding two weeks of talks in New York.The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Can a playlist of fish music save the world's coral reefs?

Scientist Amy Apprill, with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, places a recording device onto a coral reef in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Paul Caiger/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Do fish bay at the moon?The answer to that question may also point to a way to protect the ocean's damaged coral reefs.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

World War II shipwreck still pollutes the North Sea's ocean floor 80 years later

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1 year ago
Health

Sharks are millions of years older than dinosaurs and 5 other facts that may surprise you

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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer

(CNN)The bright red spot, tender skin, days of peeling -- it's only part of the sun damage story.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Tampa's Litter Skimmer' Trash Boat Tackles a Growing Problem

As plastics accumulate in rivers and bays, localities across the country are seeking creative, affordable solutions to keep their waterways clean.Many have turned to trash skimmers, boats that are designed to remove litter.Tampa, Fla., is one of the latest cities to invest in such a vessel, a $565,000 boat that it has named the Litter Skimmer.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

An Auction of Prosthetics, Mermaids and Creepy Dolls to Benefit Sea Turtles

When Jace Tunnell spotted what appeared to be a leg on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline in Texas, he thought that his greatest fear a body washing up on the beach was coming true.I thought, Oh my gosh.It's happening,' said Mr. Tunnell, who is director of the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Port Aransas, Texas.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Cocktail of chemicals' found in British oysters include cocaine and pesticides

Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, illegal drugs and E.coli are among a cocktail of chemicals found in water off the south coast, a study has found.And now the substances are even being found in oysters and crabs in the area.Scientists have been investigating the water quality between Chichester and Langstone harbours near Portsmouth and have found more than 50 compounds in 228 samples across 22 sites.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Climate campaigners cover bird' in fake oil in Rosebank protest

Demonstrators smeared oil over a fake, human-sized gannet to protest against plans to develop the Rosebank oil and gas field.Ocean Rebellion climate protesters staged the stunt near Dundee harbour on Thursday, pouring containers filled with fake oil over the mock bird until it became unrecognisable.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Agreement to protect world's oceans praised by UK politicians and groups

Boris Johnson is among the UK politicians and campaign groups welcoming a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans, saying it is time to stop the plunder and the pollution.United Nations members on Saturday agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas which make up nearly half the planet's surface after years of negotiations.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Best holiday ever' what children thought of their Dreamflight trip to Florida

Some 192 children were chosen to go on the annual Dreamflight holiday to Florida.
On Sunday they got the chance to swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove in Orlando.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

13 rivers in England at lowest level ever recorded amid crippling drought

Thirteen rivers in England are at their lowest ever recorded levels, officials say, as the nation suffers from its driest July in nearly 90 years.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Dramatic drone footage shows seal's attempts to escape pod of hungry orca

Drone footage has captured the moment a seal being hunted by a group of whales attempted to seek sanctuary by hiding in a mussel farm.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Supreme Court Won't Hear Industry Challenge to California Offshore Fracking Ban

Lower courts ruled that fracking for oil and gas in the Pacific Ocean could pose a threat to marine life.Gas is flared off from a flame boom aboard offshore oil and gas platform Edith in the Beta field off the coast of Long Beach, California.Tim Rue / Corbis via Getty Images On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the fossil fuel industry's challenge to a 2018 court-ordered moratorium on offshore fracking in federal Pacific Ocean waters off the coast of California, a rare victory for environmental groups and coastal conservationists who say producing oil and gas from under the seafloor poses a serious threat to ocean ecosystems and the climate.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Environment

Our plastic ocean: infinite waste in boundless seas in pictures

Soup - Bird's Nest: discarded fishing line that has formed nest-like balls due to tidal and oceanic movement around the UK.Soup is the name that scientists give to plastic debris suspended in the sea.In her series of the same name, Mandy Barker creates detailed composite images of discarded plastic objects recovered around the world.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

California Coastal Commission rejects plan for Poseidon desalination plant

After hearing hours of heated debate, the California Coastal Commission voted against a controversial plan by the company Poseidon Water to build a huge desalination plant in Huntington Beach.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Science

Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

Using sunscreen plays a key role in protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images If you find a bottle of sunscreen packed in last year's pool bag, here's a suggestion: Toss it out.Since the active compounds can degrade and lose their effectiveness, slathering on old lotion or spray is one mistake people make when trying to protect their skin.
subscriber.politicopro.com
10 months ago
Science

Some Crabs Are Losing Their Sense of Smell as Oceans Acidify

CLIMATEWIRE | New research has revealed an unexpected consequence of climate change.Some crabs are losing their sense of smell.As more carbon dioxide seeps into the ocean and the water becomes more acidic, it's degrading one of the most important senses they use to find food.That could cause their populations to decline.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

What to know about the 'red tide' hitting Florida beaches

A sign is posted for depositing dead marine life from the "red tide" bacteria into dumpsters is seen at Bay Vista Park on July 21, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.Octavio Jones/Getty Images The harmful "red tide," which has been known to discolor coastal waters and kill marine life off the coast of Florida, has returned for another year.
San Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Top of Your Stack - Recommendations from Book Passage 5.18.23 - San Francisco Bay Times

Pomegranate (fiction - hardbound) by Helen Elaine Lee
The new novel Pomegranate is perfect for fans of Jesmyn Ward and Yaa Gyasi.It is a complex portrayal of queer Black
womanhood and marginalization in America: a story of loss, healing, redemption, and strength.With an utterly captivating and distinct writing style, Lee paints a humane and unflinching portrait of the devastating effects of incarceration and addiction, and of one woman's determination to tell her story.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Good-Loop's Purposeful Ad Formats Raise 6m for Environmental Causes & Charities - ExchangeWire.com

Almost 300,000 New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity fed for a day and 2,306 metric tonnes of carbon sequestered from the atmosphere through the restoration of mangrove forests and seagrass meadows.That's just some of the social and environmental impact purpose-led ad platform Good-Loop has had - just by getting people to watch online ads.
time.com
10 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Are Using Sound To Unlock Our Planet's Secrets

Waves crash.Tree branches vibrate.Mosquitoes hum.These phenomena take place every day but not everyone necessarily hears them.Indeed, some sounds happen in places that are hard for humans to access or below the level of what we can perceive.But more and more, scientists are listening in.From a root system up to 90 feet underground, to balloons floating 70,000 feet above earth, a series of recent audible insights are being showcased this week by experts gathering at the annual Acoustical Society of America conference.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
OMG science

Decline of more than 500 species of marine life in Australian reefs the tip of the iceberg', study finds

More than 500 common species of fish, seaweed, coral and invertebrates that live on reefs around Australia have declined in the past decade, a study has found, as experts warn not all is well in the ocean.Global heating was likely the main driver of the falls, with marine heatwaves and a rise in ocean temperatures hitting species that live on rocky and coral reefs.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Scientists Wondered if Warming Caused Argentina's Drought. The Answer: No.

Lack of rainfall that caused severe drought in Argentina and Uruguay last year was not made more likely by climate change, scientists said Thursday.But global warming was a factor in extreme heat experienced in both countries that made the drought worse, they said.The researchers, part of a loose-knit group called World Weather Attribution that studies recent extreme weather for signs of the influence of climate change, said that the rainfall shortage was a result of natural climate variability.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

La Nina Has Ended, and El Nino May Be on the Way

La Nina, the climate pattern that helped fuel the extremely active hurricane seasons and drought in the southwest over the past two and a half years, has ended, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.The intermittent phenomenon which occurs when sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean are below average typically brings drier, warmer conditions to the southern half of the United States and wetter weather to the northern half.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
OMG science

Oldest DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago

NEW YORK  Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.Today, it's a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now extinct mastodon.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Tiny glowing fish is full of antifreeze to help it survive Greenland's icy waters

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Washington Post
10 months ago
DC food

Review | Natural History Museum's 'Lights Out' ponders a world without stars

"Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky," an exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History, explores the impact of light pollution on different organisms.(Avalon.red/AlamyStock Photo)One of the darkest places in daytime Washington at the moment is a tribute to the night sky.The notably low-lit exhibition "Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky" is the National Museum of Natural History's effort to illustrate what's been lost as artificial illumination bleaches out the heavens.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Newcomer Joliet Offers a Taste of New Orleans on South Beach

Get a taste of New Orleans flavor on South Beach at newcomer Joliet, the latest restaurant from Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso of Lost Boy & Co., the team behind places like Lost Boy Co., Tropezon, and Fox's Lounge.The seafood-filled menu by chef Juan Garrido offers a variety of appetizers, entrees, and larger dishes to share.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Environment

Marine life hit by perfect storm' as red list reveals species close to extinction

Illegal and unsustainable fishing, fossil fuel exploration, the climate crisis and disease are pushing marine species to the brink of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, with populations of dugongs, abalone shellfish and pillar coral at risk of disappearing for ever.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Thar she blows! Wildlife Conservation Society expands whale monitoring project in partnership with NY Aquarium * Brooklyn Paper

The Wildlife Conservation Society is expanding its ocean life observation program, which monitors various whale species and activity within the New York Bight, and New Yorkers will be able to see the activity of the ocean giants in real time at the New York Aquarium on Coney Island.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

State accuses Exxon Mobil of deceiving public, perpetuating 'myth' of plastics recycling

California's attorney general has announced a first-of-its kind investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their alleged role in causing and exacerbating a global crisis in plastic waste pollution.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
San Francisco

Silicon Valley environmentalists want Caltrans to clean up trash

Environmentalists are concerned Caltrans isn't doing enough to keep trash from washing off its properties into the San Francisco Bay.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Oceans Have Reached Warmest Levels in Modern History. Scientists Are Worried.

Oceans have absorbed some 90 percent of the heat caused by human-induced climate change - at a devastating cost.Gatis Vilaks via Unsplash
This story was originally published by Grist.Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here.The world's oceans have reached their warmest levels in modern history, outpacing climate forecasts and alarming scientists.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
Environment

The Ocean Cleanup - The Binmen Of the Ocean, Zach Rogers, Wilson's School

A whale shark mistaking plastic debris for prey in the Pacific Ocean.The deteriorating environment is an increasingly urgent, global crisis that by now everyone is aware of, yet an aspect that often goes overlooked is the effect on our oceans and how we can solve this largely unnoticed issue.Indeed, plastic pollution is one of the largest threats facing our ocean on multiple levels; large plastics can trap and choke wildlife, whilst microplastics ingested by prey species are passed up the food chain causing oxidative damage, inflammation and ultimately death.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Environment

UN member states meet in New York to hammer out high seas treaty

UN member states will gather in New York to hammer out a long-awaited treaty that, if agreed, will govern the planet's last, lawless wilderness: the high seas.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

9th Circuit Court blocks permits for fracking off California coast

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday blocked fracking off the California coast, ruling that the federal government must complete a full environmental review before approving permits for such offshore oil drilling platforms.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Environment

Coke's new bottle cap doesn't come off

New York (CNN Business)Coke knows that its soda caps often end up as litter.
So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 year ago
Real estate

Road Trip Worthy: 10 Day Trips from Fresno You Can't Miss

Fresno is a bustling city located in the heart of California, offering plenty of things to do and see.However, sometimes it's nice to get out of the city and explore the surrounding areas.Fortunately, Fresno is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, historic sites, and quaint towns, making it a great starting point for a variety of day trips.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 year ago
Real estate

Free Things to Do in Baltimore: 10 Budget-Friendly Activities in Charm City

Baltimore is a vibrant city with a rich history, cultural diversity, and plenty of things to do.However, if you've recently moved into a house in Baltimore or an apartment in the city , you might not have the budget for expensive activities.While many attractions in Baltimore come with a price tag, there are also plenty of free things to do in the city.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This ergonomic net positive office chair is the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets - Yanko Design

Since the transition from home offices to actual corporate offices has begun, it's important to ensure that employees feel comfortable, safe, and motivated in their workplace.And adding the right furniture designs can greatly contribute to creating an office that is conducive to motivation and productivity.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Liberty Ocean chair by Humanscale

Dezeen Showroom: nearly one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets found in the sea is used to make a Liberty Ocean task chair, designed by office furniture brand Humanscale.Described by Humanscale as the "first task chairs made from recycled fishing nets", the Liberty Ocean range is intended to help tackle the problem of ocean plastic.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This modular housing concept floats on water and is made from recycled plastic - Yanko Design

Some people are already fantasizing about setting up colonies on the Moon and Mars, but we have barely begun to understand and conquer our own seas and oceans.Granted, we might already be killing off these bodies of water because of your carelessness and neglect, but a large portion of the planet's maritime territory remains unharnessed.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

First underwater restaurant in Europe brings you on a culinary journey under the sea - Yanko Design

Revenge travel is a concept that began last year in the middle of the pandemic as some economies started to open.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Cachalot portable lamp mimics the calm and peace of the whale - Yanko Design

Lamps are not just something that can light up your home at night or when you sleep.It can be something to add to the ambience and decoration of your home or room.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe politics

Deal to curb harmful fishing devices a huge win' for yellowfin tuna stocks

Coastal nations and conservation groups have described an agreement to restrict fishing vessels from using devices that contribute to overfishing as a huge win for tuna populations and marine life.The adoption by fishing nations of tough proposals to restrict fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Indian Ocean, follows warnings to EU officials from retailers, including Marks & Spencer, environmentalists and coastal nations that the tools are one of the main contributors to overfishing of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna, because they catch high numbers of juveniles.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Editorial: Balloon bans are the result of humans acting irresponsibly with their stuff

Balloons can be a real menace, and not just those that may have been deployed by China to spy on the United States.Even the child-size pink plastic "Happy Birthday" balloon can be hazardous if left in the wrong hands.Or, more precisely, left from the wrong hands.That's because many of these innocuous party favors are filled with helium for loft and then released, either intentionally or by accident, to float gracefully away.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Record number of dolphins wash up on France's Atlantic beaches

Animal campaigners say time is running out for the dolphin population off France's west coast and are calling on the government to ban fishing in areas where the animals are at risk.A record number of dead dolphins have washed up on the country's Atlantic beaches in the last month, but activists believe this is only a fraction of those being injured and killed by fishing boats.
The Independent
1 year ago
France news

France's Macron urges world leaders to better protect oceans

French President Emmanuel Macron urged other world leaders Thursday to better protect the planet's oceans by adopting an international agreement modeled on the legally binding Paris climate accords.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

They Sank a 52-Foot Boat in the Chesapeake Bay Last Month. Here's Why. - Washingtonian

In February, Maryland's Department of Natural Resources partnered with TowBoatUS to sink a 52-foot cement boat in the Chesapeake Bay just north of Kent Island's Love Point.We had some questions about that-here's what we found out.No, the DNR's sinking of boats is not a regular thing.Turns out, it was just this one.
time.com
1 year ago
Environment

U.N. Members Reach an Historic Agreement to Protect Marine Life in the High Seas

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing patchwork of laws.The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Loss of tiny organisms hurts ocean, fishing, scientists say

Environment The growing warmth and saltiness of the Gulf of Maine off New England is causing a dramatic decrease in the production of phytoplankton - microscopic organisms that make up the base of the ocean's food chain.PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The warming of the waters off the East Coast has come at an invisible, but very steep cost - the loss of microscopic organisms that make up the base of the ocean's food chain.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Return of 'The Blob'? Low oxygen levels in Cape Cod Bay could endanger marine life

Scientists are monitoring conditions in the bay's southern region for signs of danger to lobsters, crabs, and some fish.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Prince Harry's frostbite has taken the heat off the Tories | Stewart Lee

I have tried to avoid knowing anything about the revelations in Prince Harry's book, so that I could use the privilege of these column-inch opportunities to ridicule something more significant.But the Harry headlines snigger from the newsagent shelves, elegant sirens shouting about sex and drugs but in the gruff tones of high-street newspaper vendors.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on England's sewage crisis: a Tory stink | Editorial

ntreated sewage pouring into coastal waters around England is far from the only crisis afflicting the UK in this worrying summer.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island to welcome thousands for annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge * Brooklyn Paper

Preparations for the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge are underway, with this year's event on New Year's Day marking the 120th anniversary of the traditional icy dip into the Atlantic.Organized by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, this year's "Plunge for Coney" event will see thousands of fearless participants descend onto Coney Island Beach in blankets and bathing suits in an effort to fundraise for the community.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

New York Aquarium's new imaginative exhibit, the Playquarium, opens to the public * Brooklyn Paper

The New York Aquarium's newest exhibit, the PlayQuarium, is now open to the public, giving children the opportunity to explore ecological systems under the sea.
Slate Magazine
1 year ago
Environment

The Disturbing Journey of Microplastic in the Ocean's Food Chain Starts With Plankton

Richard Kirby, a marine biologist based in Plymouth, England, was looking at zooplankton wriggling under a microscope when he spotted something else: shreds of plastic pieces interlaced with the tiny creatures.This wasn't unusual to Kirby.He'd collected the sample off the sea of Plymouth for the purpose of raising awareness about microplastic pollution in oceans.
Social Media Explorer
1 year ago
Online marketing

Oil Spills and Leaks: Effects on the Environment | Bobby Lee Koricanek

The oil used in our machines, automobiles, and industries is typically located far beneath the surface of the Earth, in the middle of the ocean.Thousands of tons of oil can leak into the environment if oil rigs or apparatus break down.The effects of an oil spill on ecosystems and habitats can be devastating, resulting in the loss of countless species of flora and fauna, as well as the contamination of air and water.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Environment

Human activity 'decimating' marine life IUCN DW 12/09/2022

More than 42,000 marine species are threatened with extinction according to global conservation body, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).In a statement released on Friday, the IUCN said that human activity, including illegal and unsustainable fishing, pollution, climate change and disease, were  threats facing marine species.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Environment

The Missing Mammal That May Have Shaped California's Kelp Forests

The Steller's sea cow, an extinct relative of the manatee, could grow to five tons and 25 feet long and roamed the coastal waters of the northern Pacific Ocean.Although they were named for him, Georg Wilhelm Steller, a German zoologist who observed the animals between Asia and North America in 1741, described them as something like seaweed-and-kelp gluttons.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

'We deserve a ferry': Plans for Coney Island ferry shipwrecked by EDC * Brooklyn Paper

Plans for a Coney Island ferry have been cast to sea for the foreseeable future, months after dredging at the proposed Coney Island Creek landing site was halted and the New York City Economic Development Corporation began to seek alternative locations.The creek-side option - selected for its seemingly simple construction, according to an EDC spokesperson - was met by opposition from local residents, and eventually hit a snag after construction began in 2021.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Wind farm, environmentalists agree on ways to protect whales

"We don't need to choose between clean energy development and wildlife protection, and this agreement shows how we can do both."
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Environment

World Ocean Day: A look at 8 critically endangered marine species

On World Ocean Day, we look at eight marine species that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Brownstoner
1 year ago
Brooklyn real estate

Coney Island Creek Ferry Project on Pause While EDC Conducts Further Study on Viability

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is putting the controversial Coney Island ferry project at the Coney Island Creek on pause indefinitely and is researching the viability of an oceanside ferry, agency reps said last week.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Contentious Coney Island Creek ferry project on pause as EDC fast-tracks oceanside study * Brooklyn Paper

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is putting the controversial Coney Island ferry project at the Coney Island Creek on pause indefinitely and is researching the viability of an oceanside ferry, agency reps said last week.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Archaeologists discover ancient Mayan city at Mexico construction site

Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan city filled with palaces, pyramids and plazas on a construction site of what will become an industrial park near Mérida, on Mexico 's Yucatán peninsula.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Environment

New study reveals staggering' scale of lost fishing gear drifting in Earth's oceans

Enough commercial fishing line is left in the ocean each year to stretch to the moon and back, according to the most comprehensive study ever completed of lost fishing equipment.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

'No Rulebook Anymore': The Art of Beer Label Design

A beer's label is one of the truest ways that a brewer can grab a prospective customer's attention and ultimately, their purchasing dollars.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Environment

EU slammed over failure to protect marine life from 'destructive' fishing

The waters of the EU are in a "dismal" state, with only a third of fish populations studied in the north-east Atlantic considered to be in good condition, according to more than 200 scientists and conservationists.
The Marginalian
1 year ago
Inspiration

The Enigma of the Eel: The Elusive Science of Earth's Most Mysterious Creature

No one knows why they go the way they go, which is always one way, or how they get there, which is not really a there, for the Sargasso Sea is not really a sea but a patch of open ocean bounded by four mighty currents, with no clear borders, named for the brown Sargassum algae that rise from its basin like a magic forest at the bottom of the world and cover its surface with miles-wide drifts of magic carpet.
www.vice.com
1 year ago
Environment

Indigenous Elders Are Suing A Massive Gas Company and the Australian Government

On the Tiwi Islands, about 80 kilometres north of Darwin, traditional land owners have, since June, been mounting a fierce legal challenge to derail a controversial gas project drilling on sacred land.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Environment

Plastic in the depths: how pollution took over our oceans

y now, it is well known that the oceans swirl with plastic.More than 8m tonnes pour into the seas every year, spewed out via rivers, dumped along coastlines or abandoned by fishing vessels.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Starborough Wine Deploys Two Limestone Reefs in Gulf of Mexico During National Oceans Month

Who: Starborough Sauvignon Blanc and Reefmaker
Engadget
1 year ago
Environment

Canada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plastics | Engadget

Canada is companies from producing and importing a handful of single-use plastics by the end of the year, reports.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Australia's oil and gas regulator criticised after chief hands out environmental 'excellence' awards at industry dinner

The outgoing head of Australia's offshore oil and gas regulator has helped hand out awards to fossil fuel companies, including Santos, Inpex and Beach Energy, prompting criticism the body could be seen as "too close" to industry.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Environment

The Ocean's Biggest Garbage Pile Is Full of Floating Life

Researchers found that small sea creatures exist in equal number with pieces of plastic in parts of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which could have implications for cleaning up ocean pollution.
the Guardian
1 year ago
OMG science

Global warming risks most cataclysmic extinction of marine life in 250m years

Global heating is causing such a drastic change to the world's oceans that it risks a mass extinction event of marine species that rivals anything that's happened in the Earth's history over tens of millions of years, new research has warned.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
OMG science

20 percent of the world's reptiles facing extinction

WASHINGTON - Even the king cobra is "vulnerable."
Washington Post
1 year ago
Environment

African wildlife, coasts suffer effects of flooding, drought

MOMBASA, Kenya - Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts.
Medium
1 year ago
San Francisco

A Soul-Stirring Ode to Hiking the Anza-Borrego Desert

On whimsy and wonder, from dawn to dusk
Some years ago, I arrived in Anza-Borrego Desert a month beyond the vernal equinox with the mercury dabbling in the low 100s.
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