Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
By Tonya Wiley The population of smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in the United States experienced a dramatic decline during the 20th century due to overfishing and habitat loss. Given the …
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The grey reef shark has a streamlined, moderately stout body with a long, blunt snout and large, round eyes. The upper and lower jaws each have 13 or 14 teeth …
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Feature Destination Feature Destination: Top Reasons for Nature & Wildlife Lovers to Visit The San Juan Island Whether you’re an avid birder, an aspiring oceanographer, or just enjoy having a …
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Humpback whales breach for a variety of reasons including communication, fighting, barnacle and parasite removal, waking up, playing and more. For humpback whales calves like this one, playing is an …
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Why wildlife watching in the San Juan archipelago should be on every nature lover’s bucket list Whether you’re an avid birder, an aspiring oceanographer, or just enjoy having a trail …
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As your ferry glides through the San Juan Islands, feel yourself unwind. Watch for bald eagles and listen for the spouts of orca or humpback whales. You won’t find fast …
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By Mark L. Friedman 18-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke on Nov. 8 at the rally of 100,000 in Glasgow organized by Fridays for Future, an international movement of …
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About The Book Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and …
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As the end of the year approaches, it’s time once again to start thinking about Christmas gifts and good fitness resolutions for the new year. Stand-up paddling is the latest …
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By Mark Friedman Cuba’s delegation to Cop26 tells DR LAUREN COLLINS about the island’s approach to adapting to the effects of global warming, the challenges it faces and its hopes …
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