50% of El Hierro households use clean energy February 15th, 2016 is a historic date for this isolated island: the wind hybrid … [Read more...] about El Hierro: an exportable model in the islands
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Fakarava: the shark mystery unveiled
With 900 individuals present in the pass Tetamanu, Fakarava is home to one of highest densities of reef sharks in the world "In these … [Read more...] about Fakarava: the shark mystery unveiled
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: a sustainable solution for islands
Martinique is one of the most promising areas in the world for the exploitation of this constant and eco-friendly renewable energy Jules … [Read more...] about Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: a sustainable solution for islands
Guadeloupe: reintroduction of manatees raised in captivity
The West Indian manatee disappeared from Guadeloupe because of intensive hunting Kai and Junior male, seven and six, will be the first of … [Read more...] about Guadeloupe: reintroduction of manatees raised in captivity
Mayotte: endangered marine turtles
Sea turtles' presence is crucial to the balance of Mayotte marine ecosystems The presence of turtles is valuable for the environment to … [Read more...] about Mayotte: endangered marine turtles
Cetaceans no longer faced by US Navy sonar nuisance
Sonar used to detect submarines can injure whales, dolphins, seals and walruses and disturb their feeding and mating Environmentalists and … [Read more...] about Cetaceans no longer faced by US Navy sonar nuisance
“Smart Islands” first forum
Developing a sustainable mutation program by exploiting the competitive advantages of the islands Actors and representatives of local and … [Read more...] about “Smart Islands” first forum
New Zealand: only 42 Maui dolphins left
Maui dolphin population will soon reach a no return point If fishing is not promptly forbidden in their habitat, scientists from the … [Read more...] about New Zealand: only 42 Maui dolphins left
CORAL: NASA explores coral reefs from the sky
CORAL: A new method for a broader view of coral reefs The new NASA project called CORAL aims to give an overall view of the chemical … [Read more...] about CORAL: NASA explores coral reefs from the sky
La Reunion: 73 sharks killed in one year
Drumlines to be set up on the most visited spots on the coastline Among the solutions considered to prevent new attacks, La Réunion … [Read more...] about La Reunion: 73 sharks killed in one year