Australia To Face Japan Over Whaling In UN Court
The UN’s International Court of Justice has set dates for public hearings on Australia’s challenge against Japan’s whaling programme in Antarctica.
Aurora, The Philippines: Land Deals And Development At A Price, A Video
Aurora’s governor says the development of a Pacific eco zone will bring benefits to this poor region of the Philippines. But locals wonder how long construction jobs will last, and what impact the development of a port, tourist haven and trading hub will have on livelihoods and the coastal environment.
Spike in Sick Sea Lions Along Calif. Coast Puzzles Scientists
Sickly, emaciated sea lion pups have been turning up on California’s coastline in unusually high numbers since January, with live strandings nearly three times higher than the historical average.
Chinese Foreign Fisheries Catch 12 Times More Than Reported, Study Shows
Chinese fishing boats catch about US$11.5 billion worth of fish from beyond their country’s own waters each year — and most of it goes unreported, according to a new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia.
Southern California Sagebrush Better Suited to Climate Change
California sagebrush, also known as “cowboy cologne,” is the fragrant gray-green shrub that once filled area ranch land. It’s found on coastal hillsides for more than 400 miles along California’s Pacific coast. Only about 10 percent of its original habitat remains.
Hope for Galapagos Wildlife
Increasing tourism and the spread of marine invasive non-native species is threatening the unique plant and marine life around the Galapagos Islands.
More than half of U.S. rivers unsuitable for aquatic life, EPA
More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are in poor biological health, unable to support healthy populations of aquatic insects and other creatures, according to a new nationwide survey released Tuesday.
Pilot Whales Beached, South Africa
Six of 19 pilot whales that were stranded Sunday on a beach in the South African city of Cape Town have died and authorities said they planned to euthanize some of the surviving whales.
NOAA Considers Effects Of Oil And Gas Activities On Marine Animals And Alaska Native Communities,
NOAA announced that it is seeking comments on a supplemental draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for oil and gas activities in the Arctic Ocean. The draft includes analysis on how a broader range of potential offshore oil and gas activities could affect the environment, with a specific focus on marine mammals and the Alaska Native communities that depend on the animals for food and cultural traditions.