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
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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
La Reunion: Green light for the slaughter of sharks in Saint-Leu
Cap Sharks 2 will be deployed this week in Saint-Leu as announced by the regional committee of maritime fisheries and mariculture of La … [Read more...] about La Reunion: Green light for the slaughter of sharks in Saint-Leu
Pacific islands : state of emergency to face El Niño
In immediate response to this situation of emergency, the government of the Marshall Islands has incited the population to store rainwater … [Read more...] about Pacific islands : state of emergency to face El Niño
