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1 month ago
Data science

Vidar Helgesen, assistant director-general of UNESCO: We need to save the oceans to save the planet'

The oceans are crucial in the climate crisis, facing challenges like rising temperatures, overfishing, and pollution, discussed at the Oceans Decade Conference by UNESCO in Barcelona. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

If we can't fish any more, we're going to die': the volunteer sea patrols protecting precious Philippine waters

Local volunteers in the Philippines guard ocean sanctuaries to prevent illegal fishing.
The Philippines face challenges such as warming seas, pollution, and overfishing affecting marine biodiversity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Too little, too late: the desperate search for cod babies

Cod populations around the world are reaching critical lows due to overfishing and the impact of warming waters.
Researchers are concerned that certain cod populations will be unable to fully recover due to the climate emergency.
The decline of cod is significant not only from an economic and biological standpoint, but also due to its cultural value. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Sea urchin in Sicily at risk of extinction due to popularity as culinary delicacy

Sea urchins in Sicily are facing extinction due to overfishing.
A three-year ban on sea urchin fishing has been proposed to save the species. [ more ]
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