Did you know that shark finning is still allowed in the U.S.? Despite the finning prohibition ushered in by the 2010 Shark Conservation Act, some east coast states were still allowing fishermen to fin spiny dogfish sharks at sea as long as the removed fins did not weigh more than five percent of the bodies … Read more
– A man accused of being the largest manta ray dealer in Indonesia (since the nation declared itself as the largest sanctuary for these fish) has been arrested by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Manta rays are listed as vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. … Read more
As you may have heard yesterday on The Beacon, Oceana, Google, and SkyTruth announced their new platform, Global Fishing Watch, that uses satellite data to track fishing activity around the world. The unprecedented tool will provides citizens, fishery managers, and government groups with a unique look into fishing activity throughout the world’s oceans, and will … Read more
Oceana launched a campaign to save dusky sharks this past summer, but these fantastic divers beat us to it! Read on to learn about an uplifting story of a dusky shark rescue in the Bahamas. It’s sure to make your day! While on their annual A Cotton Photo photography workshop this past spring, the crew … Read more
Today, Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google announced their partnership to develop a new big-data technology platform, called Global Fishing Watch, that analyzes massive amounts of satellite data to create the first ever global view of commercial fishing. The prototype was unveiled today at the 2014 IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia—an international forum held every … Read more
When you think of the vast marine biodiversity that exists, whales, sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish probably come to mind first. But, one animal that is often overlooked when it comes to thinking about the deep blue and its biodiversity are eels. Eels are actually fish, and the many species come in varying sizes … Read more
– Environmental groups on St. Lucia say they are growing “increasingly concerned” over illegal harvesting of sea urchins—especially young sea urchins that don’t have a chance to reproduce. Fishery managers closed the fishery and warned that anyone caught illegally harvesting could risk legal penalties. Jamaica Observer – Scientists have discovered the mechanisms behind shipworm’s, which … Read more
When one thinks of the Amazon, many probably picture it as a pristine, luscious rainforest teeming with biodiversity that hint at simpler times before human development and exploitation. But within the dense foliage of the Amazon rainforest lies one of the most complex, tangled 30-year-old tales in the making that’s undoubtedly one of the world’s … Read more
– Researchers have discovered that they can examine how much plastic debris seabirds ingest on the open ocean by studying its concentration in birds’ preening oil. The scientists say this will help them understand how trash is affecting other marine species. ABC – A new study revealed 24 different ways that climate change is worsening … Read more
Polar bears may appear ultra-adorable and cuddly from afar, but new research revealed one fun fact about polar bears that isn’t so cute: They have really smelly feet. A new study published last week in the Journal of Zoology found that polar bear feet do indeed stink, but it’s for good reason. In the vast … Read more
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