Border battle in Russia’s Arctic over oil, BP to Drill In Protected National Park
Oil drilling licenses have been distributed for drilling operations in the Kara Sea, off the coast of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, which borders the sea along the west and up to the north.
Global warming could spur toxic algae, bacteria in marine environment
Unhealthy oceans impact not only human and animal health but also affect countries’ economies, said Lubchenco, noting that US coastal states are home to eight in 10 Americans and generated 83 percent of US GDP in 2007.
Cargo Ship Leaking Oil in Norway’s Only Marine Reserve
According to Norway’s environment ministry, the park created in June 2009 stretches across 354 square kilometres (137 square miles) and is home to a wide variety of sea birds, marine life and fragile coral reefs.
Acid Oceans Demand Greater Reef Care
The more humanity acidifies and warms the world’s oceans with carbon emissions, the harder we will have to work to save our coral reefs.
Rising Seas Will Affect Major U.S. Coastal Cities by 2100
Rising sea levels could threaten an average of 9 percent of the land within 180 U.S. coastal cities by 2100, according to new research led by University of Arizona scientists.
If Greenhouse Gas Emissions Stopped Now, Earth Would Still Likely Get Warmer
A new research, from the University of Washington, shows that even if all emissions were stopped now, temperatures would remain higher than pre-Industrial Revolution levels because the greenhouse gases already emitted are likely to persist in the atmosphere for thousands of years.
No sand mining in fishing areas, India
The State government cancelled all the sand mining leases in in coastal areas and would not be giving out new licences.
Jetties Blamed For Beach Erosion, Montauk NY
The next winter storm is threatening to wash away beach-side homes in Montauk. Concerned residents, however, are not blaming Mother Nature, but rather jetties built by the Army Corps of Engineers about 20 years ago.
Raised Awareness on Illegal Sand Mining, St Kitts
Illegal sand mining across St. Kitts, has become more pronounced with the boom in the construction industry. As a result, several problems have arisen and it became necessary, as a means of deterrence, to educate the general public on the negative effects of the unlawful activity.