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Weekly Roundup 24

Here’s a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including fisheries policies and sustainable fishing, ocean pollution, climate change and much more.
Happy (kinda?) Endangered Species Day!

Today is Endangered Species Day! It might not be the happiest of holidays, but endangered species are definitely worth celebrating.
Gillnets, Seals with H1N1 and Fish on the Move

Today’s highlights include more problems with gillnets, H1N1 in northern elephant seals and fish migrating towards the poles.
UPDATE: Extracting and Using Methane Hydrate in Japan

Could methane hydrate solve the world’s energy crisis? After Japan successfully extracted methane hydrate from the seafloor, the possibility seems more likely.
Arctic Council, Shark Fin Cargo and Ancient Marine Reptiles

Today’s highlights include new additions to the Arctic Council, an airline that supports the shark fin trade and a fossil that changes our understanding of ancient marine reptiles.
Invasive Lionfish in Bermuda: Q&A

Lionfish are a highly invasive species. Find out how Bermuda plans to address this problem in MST’s latest interview with Corey Eddy and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).
Releasing a Dolphin, Changing Food Webs and Tracking Whales

Today’s highlights include the release of a captive dolphin, how industrialized fishing is changing food webs and detailed tracking of whale movements.
Reducing Seabird Bycatch With Water

In case you missed it last month, check out this cool new device that fishermen are using to reduce seabird bycatch.
Sonar, ‘Ocean Indigestion’ and the Indian Ocean

Today’s highlights include a study about the effects of navy sonar, oysters fighting ocean acidification and earthquake hazards in the Indian Ocean.
New Documentary Reveals the Private Lives of Tiger Sharks

Dr. Guy Harvey’s latest documentary tells the story of a multi-year expedition to study tiger sharks with some of the world’s top scientists and researchers.

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Happy (kinda?) Endangered Species Day!
Today is Endangered Species Day! It might not be the happiest of holidays, but endangered species are definitely worth celebrating.

May 17, 2013 | 1 comment | View Post
New Documentary Reveals the Private Lives of Tiger Sharks
Dr. Guy Harvey’s latest documentary tells the story of a multi-year expedition to study tiger sharks with some of the world's top scientists and researchers.

May 12, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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An Update on the Magnuson-Stevens Act
Check out this great timeline of fishery management in the United States and learn a little more about the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

May 10, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Report Analyzes the Factors Leading to Seafood Fraud
Following their report on the nationwide seafood fraud scandal, Oceana released a new report on the underlying factors that lead to seafood fraud, including pirate fishing.

May 09, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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Update on Ocean Pollution
Here's the latest info on ocean pollution, including how atmospheric pollution affects marine life and the tolerance of marine species to oil pollution.

Apr 16, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Plankton Switching Roles in Arctic Ecosystem
The Arctic Ocean experiences a two-week algal bloom every spring that fuels the food web for the whole year. But as ocean temperatures rise, this could become a problem.

Mar 20, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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Invasive Lionfish in Bermuda: Q&A
Lionfish are a highly invasive species. Find out how Bermuda plans to address this problem in MST's latest interview with Corey Eddy and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).

May 15, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
New Documentary Reveals the Private Lives of Tiger Sharks
Dr. Guy Harvey’s latest documentary tells the story of a multi-year expedition to study tiger sharks with some of the world's top scientists and researchers.

May 12, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

Technology

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UPDATE: Extracting and Using Methane Hydrate in Japan
Could methane hydrate solve the world's energy crisis? After Japan successfully extracted methane hydrate from the seafloor, the possibility seems more likely.

May 16, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Reducing Seabird Bycatch With Water
In case you missed it last month, check out this cool new device that fishermen are using to reduce seabird bycatch.

May 14, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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Weekly Roundup 24
Here's a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including fisheries policies and sustainable fishing, ocean pollution, climate change and much more.

May 17, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Gillnets, Seals with H1N1 and Fish on the Move
Today's highlights include more problems with gillnets, H1N1 in northern elephant seals and fish migrating towards the poles.

May 16, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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Q&A with Corey Eddy and BUEI

Read the full Q & A with Corey Eddy and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) about invasive lionfish.

May 15, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post