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Day: April 19, 2015

Coastal CareApril 19, 2015

Report: Soft Sand will Eventually End Beach Driving in Volusia County, Florida

Soft sand shifting south will eventually mean cars will no longer be able to drive along the beaches in Volusia County. According to the study, ocean levels are rising every year, which means Mother Nature may eventually decide if cars should remain on the beach regardless of what the sand does. The report also states cities with limited beach driving have higher real estate values.

Coastal CareApril 19, 2015

Ecosystem Destruction | News

Tribunal Ruling Could Dent “Monster Boat” Trawling in West African Waters

In an historic ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the body affirmed that “flag States” have a duty of due diligence to ensure that fishing vessels flying their flag comply with relevant laws and regulations concerning marine resources and that these vessels are not engaged in illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in the waters of member countries of West Africa’s Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission.