Every summer the sharks gather in large numbers around small islands between Skye and Mull off Scotland's west coast The tagging project … [Read more...] about Scotland: a key “migratory corridor” for Basking sharks
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Denmark: new victory for WDC against whaling
A WDC team found the minke whale steaks and blubber available to buy at a tourist shop in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, thus putting … [Read more...] about Denmark: new victory for WDC against whaling
French Antilles: whale watching up sharply
The study shows that whale watching has grown strongly since 2010. The Agoa sanctuary now counts 29 operators, including 20 operating from … [Read more...] about French Antilles: whale watching up sharply
Denmark: new world record for wind energy
With 42.1%, the share of wind power in the Danish electricity consumption gained three percentage points compared to 2014, when Denmark was … [Read more...] about Denmark: new world record for wind energy
UK : 23 new marine conservation zones
"These MCZ will be worse than useless, giving the illusion of protection where none is present” The 23 new marine conservation … [Read more...] about UK : 23 new marine conservation zones
European cetaceans are the most affected by PCB
This is the largest analysis ever done on the level of impregnation of marine mammals by PCBs PCBs were once used in electrical gear, … [Read more...] about European cetaceans are the most affected by PCB
New Caledonia is facing coastal risks
Erosion appears to be the dominant process that affects linear study sites on the Mainland The OBLIC Committee (Observatory coast of New … [Read more...] about New Caledonia is facing coastal risks
UK : Seagrass meadows around British Isles in ‘perilous state’
"We've historically lost at least 50% of seagrasses in the British Isles, losing more should not be an option" "We conducted the most … [Read more...] about UK : Seagrass meadows around British Isles in ‘perilous state’
Peru: New protections for giant manta rays
Demand has soared in recent years, in part as an alternative to shark fin Giant manta rays captured the world’s attention last April when a … [Read more...] about Peru: New protections for giant manta rays
Polynesia: a label for whale watching in progress
The label - Whale heritage site - to identify eco-friendly destinations towards whales and dolphins Pacific nations have decided to … [Read more...] about Polynesia: a label for whale watching in progress