Gulper sharks on the line amid international shark trade debate
The Maldives wants to resume fishing for Gulper sharks as a global trade meeting mulls more protections, highlighting conservation-trade tensions.
Tag: ocean
After Decades of Protections, Green Sea Turtles Have Been Saved From the Brink of Extinction—For Now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten Sea Turtles. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so the turtles can continue to recover, they say.
The Effects of Ocean Businesses on Marine Ecosystems
Tracking the impact on the ocean is made much harder by the hundreds of different measures ocean businesses use, when they use any at all.
AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?
The Cetacean Translation Initiative is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications. Lawyers think the discoveries could galvanize the world to recognize whales’ legal rights.
Whale and Dolphin migrations disrupted by climate change
Rising ocean temperatures, heatwaves and dwindling prey are forcing marine mammals into new and more dangerous waters, scientists warn.
Scientists Discover Cause of Starfish Die-Offs
Outbreaks from ocean pathogens, like the one that caused the Starfish die-offs, are more common in overheated waters and can also threaten humans.
Marine Tourism in Mexico is Still Damaging to Wildlife Despite Regulations
Each year, thousands of tourists travel to Mexico to see humpback whales and swim with whale sharks. Although existing government guidelines seek to ensure such tourism remains safe for marine wildlife, recent studies document harmful practices.
Jersey Shore town Uses Oysters to Fight Rising Sea Level and Erosion
The oysters, or “coastal ecosystem engineers” are thriving in man-made reefs of concrete and recycled shells that protect coastlines here and in at least 10 other states from storm surges and rising waters.
Giant sand octopus appears on UK beach
A fleeting masterpiece appeared in Cornwall this week – a 330-foot giant sand octopus. (notice people nearby to appreciate its size)
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