2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition Environmental Impact, Considerations, and Outcomes
First, we appreciate when Expedition participants are keeping their environmental footprint in mind. And yes, this Expedition does have an impact. It will realistically be at least several decades until humans are able to travel to these remote regions with zero impact – the technology (especially as it pertains to transportation) is just not 100% clean yet, unfortunately. Read more…
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Sawfish News by Tonya Wiley
Tonya grew up far from saltwater in Michigan and North Texas but developed a love for the ocean during family vacations to Florida and caught her first shark while fishing with her dad in Charlotte Harbor. Read more…
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Birch Aquarium Celebrates Baby Weedy Seadragons’ First Birthdays
This week marks one year since two Weedy Seadragons were hatched at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. In honor of the thriving babies, Birch Aquarium is celebrating by launching a live Seadragon Cam, hosting a Facebook Live chat with the head of the seadragon program, and launching an exclusive collection of Weedy Seadragon merchandise in a new online store. Read more…
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Students Invited to Enter Art Contest Focusing on “Seafarers: at the Core of Shipping’s Future”
Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in the annual calendar art contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States (CIP-OAS). The theme for this year’s contest. Read more…
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How Horseshoe Crabs have Survived for Eons in NY and NJ & Why They’re Vital to Human Health and Safety
With the worldwide race to develop and manufacture vaccines came a renewed interest in horseshoe crabs. The sea creatures, which are over 350 million years old and known as “living dinosaurs,” have been critical to the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s how they have been surviving in the waters off of New York and New Jersey – and why they’re in danger. See The Video…
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Feature Destination: Take a Journey to Antarctica: 2041 ClimateForce Expedition
With the mounting call to focus on the importance of climate change dominating headlines and global policy agendas, 2021 is the ideal year for the launch of the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctica Expedition. Read more…
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Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp – Jack’s March Underwater Photograph
There’s this cognitive leap, though, that occurs for divers when they learn to find and appreciate the nudibranch. It’s a bit of a chicken and egg scenario, but this leap happens around the same time as divers learn to slow down and control their air consumption. Read more…
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What’s Happening to The Most Remote Coral Reefs on Earth?
In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies some of the last coral reef wilderness on Earth. The Chagos Archipelago, a collection of atolls, including Earth’s largest – the Great Chagos Bank– is home to reefs that have been largely undisturbed by humans for the last 50 years. Read more…
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New Books on Conservation and Protecting our Planet
These are some of the best books focusing on the conservation and preservation of public land. There is so much more to find out about America’s Water, the beauty of the Underwater World, and stories about those who dedicated their life to our planet and conservation. See more…
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Manta Rays & Whale Sharks Gain Full Protection Under New Fisheries Law in Mozambique
After 20 years of research and lobbying efforts, the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is thrilled to announce a major legislative victory for ocean life in Mozambique. A new commercial fishing law enacts sweeping protections for several threatened species, including whale sharks, manta rays, and all mobula species. Read more…
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New Research Shows Noise Pollution is Hampering Communication of a Number of Different Species
Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that man-made noise changes the signals of animals, hampering their communication with each other. The meta-analysis study found animals exposed to human-made noise had to adjust their acoustic signals when competing for mate attraction, to repel rivals, and parent-offspring communication, all of which have a crucial role in their survival. Read more…
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Why Journey on the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition?
Journey to Antarctica with Robert Swan, one of the world’s greatest living explorers, and the first person to trek to both the North and South Poles. His experiences at the Poles allowed Robert to witness the effects of climate change firsthand and shifted his life’s purpose to working toward solutions to mitigate the greatest threat that our planet faces. Read more…
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What Does Recovery Mean for Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish?
Following the population decline of smalltooth sawfish in the United States and the 2003 listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a team was assembled to recover the population of this endangered species. But what is recovery and how do we achieve it for smalltooth sawfish? Read more…
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Embracing the Wild: Conservation on Scotland’s Isle of Islay by David Dinsley
The winter sun sits low in the January sky. A bright beam illuminates the sea before me, and a crisp intermittent breeze can be felt, reminding me it doesn’t spring yet. In the water below, an otter moves through the glare, skirting the rock edge, where land meets water. With smooth and slinking movements, it soon vanishes out of sight. Read more…
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Eye in The Sky: New NASA Satellite may Help Prevent HABs
Increasing ocean surface temperatures are contributing to more frequent harmful algal blooms (HABs) which are wreaking havoc on the blue economy. Fortunately, NASA will soon deploy a new technology that will drastically advance our ability to monitor, study, and prevent HABs, protecting both the environment and the economy. Read more…
Review Of Siam Aquarium (Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World)
Upon heading back to the Siam Aquarium at Siam Paragon Shopping Center in the heart of Bangkok, I must say I was very surprised. Obviously, an aquarium situated in the center of the busy metropolis of landlocked Bangkok would not be able to compete with other aquariums, like the Sydney Aquarium, located right on the water, but Siam Aquarium holds up. Read more…
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Are Electric Motorcycles Really Better for The Environment?
The age of the electric vehicle is truly here. Electric cars have come a long way in recent years, but are electric motorcycles growing in popularity? What is the benefit of these? Is it really any better than buying a gas motorcycle in the long-run? Read more…
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