For ten years, the fishermen interviewed by The Guardian, observed a decline in catches of tuna, swordfish and barracuda, which are evidence … [Read more...] about The largest marine reserve in the world around Easter Island: a solution to protect its fish stocks?
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US Navy limits ‘whale-harming’ sonar in Pacific
The US Navy was authorized to harm nearly 9.6 million marine mammals during sonar exercises and underwater detonations of high … [Read more...] about US Navy limits ‘whale-harming’ sonar in Pacific
Shark fin ban masks growing appetite for its meat
The trade in shark meat has skyrocketed, increasing 42% since 2000 : more than 117,000 tonnes of meat was exported globally in 2011 United … [Read more...] about Shark fin ban masks growing appetite for its meat
Marseilles marine park: divers call to stop toxic release
The equivalent of the volume of a hundred Tour Montparnasse was dumped in this open sea dump For 50 years, ALTEO alumina plant located in … [Read more...] about Marseilles marine park: divers call to stop toxic release
Climate: Small island states implore the great nations to commit to renewable energy
After years of warnings on climate change, small island states implore the great nations to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C … [Read more...] about Climate: Small island states implore the great nations to commit to renewable energy
New Zealand: closure of the last coal plant in 2018
A 80% electricity from renewable sources Genesis Energy has announced the closure of the last two units of electricity generation in coal … [Read more...] about New Zealand: closure of the last coal plant in 2018
Marine Protected Areas’ legitimacy is being challenged
"Proponents of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)s suggest that they are the obvious solution to the challenges that our oceans are facing" note … [Read more...] about Marine Protected Areas’ legitimacy is being challenged
NZ tourism breaks the three million mark
Tourists'number rose of 7% during the previous 12 months Prime Minister John Key, who's also tourism minister, says it's a huge … [Read more...] about NZ tourism breaks the three million mark
70 Percent of the World’s Seabirds Have Disappeared
The sharp decline has been driven by human disturbances to the environment The drop is equivalent to the disappearance of around 230 … [Read more...] about 70 Percent of the World’s Seabirds Have Disappeared
Climate change Agreement: the Pacific island states are mobilizing
The world's smallest polluters are paradoxically the most threatened by the adverse effects of climate change "That commitments, which … [Read more...] about Climate change Agreement: the Pacific island states are mobilizing
