Revolution: “This is no longer just about saving the oceans.”
Rob Stewart, director of Sharkwater, has a new film about our planet that will inspire a Revolution.
Tag: "conservation"
Feb 27, 2013 | 0 comments
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NMFS Withdraws Proposed Rule for Sea Turtle Protection
The National Marine Fisheries Service withdrew a proposed rule that would have required Turtle Excluder Devices on all skimmer trawl shrimp boats in the southeastern US.
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 comments
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“No-Take” Reserves Benefit Fish and Fishers
A new report from NOAA says that both recreational and commercial anglers are benefiting from “no-take” areas in marine reserves.
Feb 06, 2013 | 0 comments
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Everything You Need to Know About Marine Protected Areas
Did you know that only 1.8% of the ocean is protected? Check out these great resources to learn more about marine protected areas.
Jan 29, 2013 | 0 comments
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Top 12 Posts of 2012
As the year comes to a close, we thought we would take a look back. Here are the 12 most popular posts of 2012:
Dec 30, 2012 | 0 comments
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UPDATE: Beluga Whale Import is Legal but Still Hotly Debated
In September, we wrote about the Georgia Aquarium’s request to import beluga whales. Since then, the argument between aquariums and environmentalists has escalated.
Nov 02, 2012 | 0 comments
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Helping North America’s Marine Protected Areas
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation has recently released new guidelines designed to help North America’s marine protected areas adapt to climate change.
Oct 29, 2012 | 0 comments
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18 Whales to be Imported to the US?
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) is launching a campaign to stop the Georgia Aquarium from importing 18 wild-caught beluga whales.
Sep 26, 2012 | 0 comments
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Risk Factors of Maine Lobster Boom
By Henry Workman Marine Science Today Writer Authentic Maine lobster is considered by many to be an unparalleled seafood dining experience. Despite estimations that a large percentage of “Maine lobster” sold worldwide doesn’t actually originate from the Maine coast, these crustaceans have been the enduring cornerstone of the state’s seafood industry. Lobstering here has [...]
Aug 29, 2011 | 0 comments
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Things to Keep in Mind While You’re Watching Shark Week
Emily Tripp Senior Writer Discovery channel’s “Shark Week” has been going strong for 24 summers. It has gained more than 20 million viewers every year since 1995. While it’s safe to say that this series promotes shark education, there are many who worry that there isn’t enough emphasis on conservation. With show titles like “Rogue Sharks”, “Killer Sharks” [...]
Aug 04, 2011 | 0 comments
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