Bulldogs and tiger sharks allowed to fish within the reserve! The prefect of La Reunion has made an order 16 February 2016 - against the … [Read more...] about Réunion island : Shark fishing allowed within the Marine National Reserve
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New Caledonia: massive reef bleaching
New Caledonia coral reefs suffer a few weeks ago from a massive bleaching event. Listed since 2008 as World Heritage by Unesco, the … [Read more...] about New Caledonia: massive reef bleaching
Icelandic whalers suspend hunt
Japan hunts in waters which are notoriously more polluted than those where Icelandic whalers ply their trade Icelandic whaling giant Hvalur … [Read more...] about Icelandic whalers suspend hunt
French Polynesia: Holland recognizes the “impact” of nuclear tests
François Hollande acknowledged "solemnly" the contribution of the French Polynesia nuclear deterrent "This contribution, the one that you … [Read more...] about French Polynesia: Holland recognizes the “impact” of nuclear tests
Enhanced protection for 22 species of sharks and rays
Concerted action and cooperation by governments, the fishing industry, local communities, organizations working for conservation, scientists … [Read more...] about Enhanced protection for 22 species of sharks and rays
Fukushima: limited plankton contamination
Assessment of Plankton radioactivity level in the Pacific A team of researchers from the Laboratory aerology (LA / OMP, CNRS / UPS) and the … [Read more...] about Fukushima: limited plankton contamination
Brittany hosts the first tidal turbine in the world
Equipped with a generator peripheral, the OpenHydro tidal turbine supplies power to nearly 1,500 homes The hyrdolienne is 40 meters deep on … [Read more...] about Brittany hosts the first tidal turbine in the world
Acoustic sanctuaries: a solution to save whales?
The Salish Sea is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world. A constant stream of more than 11,000 tankers and cargo vessels … [Read more...] about Acoustic sanctuaries: a solution to save whales?
Whaling: Japanese violate the ICJ verdict
Due to the expansion of the operational area and the fact that they targeted only a third of their quota, the Japanese whalers were able to … [Read more...] about Whaling: Japanese violate the ICJ verdict
Scotlands: toxic chemicals found in beached whales
Cetacean strandings frequently let scientists interrogative: noise pollution, disorientation problem, illness, suicide? A study conducted by … [Read more...] about Scotlands: toxic chemicals found in beached whales
