Oceans
More than 200 scientists have signed onto a letter pushing for “responsible” research into ways to trap planet-heating carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans. They want to take urgent action on the climate crisis, while making sure they don’t trigger any new problems by relying on oceans to help in the fight. From a report: […]
To truly conserve marine life and fight climate change, ocean protection must go beyond lines on a map. That was one of the key themes that emerged from IMPAC5, a global oceans congress held in Vancouver last week, and host country Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) […]
A diplomatic row has broken out between the UK and the US over efforts to conserve a deepwater species of fish near Antarctica, as Russia obstructs attempts to set catch limits. Last year, amid tensions with the west over Ukraine, Russia rejected catch limits for Patagonia toothfish – also known as Chilean seabass – set […]
To mark World Oceans Day this June, we’re highlighting the collaborative work that Land-grant Universities are doing, through support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), to both advance aquaculture in the U.S. and protect our coastal waters. Helping Aquaculture Thrive in the U.S. Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and other fish provide a significant […]
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