The World’s Tuna and Mackerel Populations Are in a “Catastrophic” Decline
The ocean’s bounty of protein-rich fish is dwindling drastically. According to a new report by the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Zoological Society of London, the marine species people most like to eat are the ones whose populations have shrunk by nearly 75% over the past 40 years.
Tsunami surge could help experts predict future ocean events
Tsunami advisories remain in effect for parts of the California coast after a powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean waters just off the coast of Chile Wednesday evening, generating a dangerous 15-foot tsunami along parts of the Chilean coast.
Tsunami Warning Continues As Higher Waves Reach NZ
Waves of half a metre higher than normal have hit New Zealand, after Chile’s massive earthquake sparked a Pacific tsunami warning.
Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii after Chile earthquake
A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile’s capital Wednesday night. Chilean authorities issued a tsunami alert for the country’s entire coast, and U.S. officials posted an alert for Hawaii.
Effects of Seawall Armoring on Juvenile Pacific Salmon Diets
Are concrete seawalls actually affecting what salmons eat, and by how much? Researchers measured the types of prey in the water along armored shorelines and along restored beaches.
Atlantic Ocean Excited To Move Into Beautiful Beachfront Mansion Soon
Admitting it has had its eye on the property for quite some time, the Atlantic Ocean confirmed Monday that it was looking forward to moving into a beautiful beachfront mansion in the near future.
Satellite Images Suggest China Building Is Third Airstrip in South China Sea
China appears to building a third airstrip in disputed waters in the South China Sea, according to new satellite images analyzed by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
World Loses Trillions of Dollars Worth of Nature’s Benefits Each Year Due to Land Degradation
Experts estimate the value of ecosystem services worldwide forfeited due to land degradation at US $6.3-10.6 trillion annually. Soil is second only to oceans as the planet’s largest carbon sink, while agriculture and land use changes represent the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions
Stunning Art Exhibition Captures The World Of Plastic Trash Filling Our Oceans
In a traveling exhibit, “Gyre: The Plastic Ocean,” organized by Anchorage Museum and now on display at the USC Fisher Museum of Art in Los Angeles, artists shine a light on the collective cost of individual littering.