Thousands of seals found dead in Namibia
An estimated 7,000 Cape fur seals have been discovered dead at a breeding colony in central Namibia, scientists said on Saturday.
Ecology
Oct 24, 2020
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News tagged with marine resources
Diet of pre-Columbian societies in the Brazilian Amazon reconstructed
An international study led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) and the Department of Prehistory at the UAB has reconstructed the diets of pre-Columbian groups on the Amazon coast of Brazil, ...
Archaeology
Oct 6, 2020
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Record low level of Bering Sea ice causes profound, widespread impacts
Sea ice in the Bering Sea shrank to its lowest levels in recorded history in 2018, profoundly affecting northwest Alaska residents who depend on marine resources for food, cash and culture, according to a new peer-reviewed ...
Environment
Dec 11, 2019
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Theory explains biological reasons that force fish to move poleward
The Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory, known as GOLT, explains the biological reasons that force fish, particularly larger or older ones, to move poleward when the waters in their habitats heat-up due to climate change.
Ecology
Oct 28, 2019
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Achieving a safe and just future for the ocean economy
The economic potential of the oceans is expected to double from US$1.5 trillion in 2010 to US$3 trillion by 2030. Yet managing this growth should be undertaken in a safe and just manner caution a team of international researchers.
Ecology
Oct 15, 2019
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WTO urges quick ban on harmful fisheries subsidies
The World Trade Organization on Tuesday called for countries to speed up talks aimed at hammering out an agreement on banning harmful fisheries subsidies.
Ecology
Oct 8, 2019
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Looking out for the little guys: Overfishing of small fishes affects food chain
Small fishes play an important role in the marine food chain, providing food for larger fishes and water birds, but they are also caught for use as bait in both commercial and recreational fisheries. Over the past 30 years, ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 8, 2019
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More fishing vessels chasing fewer fish, new study finds
A new analysis of global fishing data has found the world's fishing fleet doubled in size over the 65-years to 2015 but for the amount of effort expended the catch fell more than 80 per cent.
Environment
May 27, 2019
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Study questions the sustainability of plant ingredients as fishmeal substitutes
Substituting fishmeal in aquaculture feeds with plant ingredients may not be as beneficial for the environment as many predict, according to new research from an international team of experts.
Environment
Apr 12, 2019
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Study confirms and ranks nursery value of coastal habitats
A comprehensive analysis of more than 11,000 previous coastal-habitat measurements suggests that mangroves and seagrasses provide the greatest value as "nurseries" for young fishes and invertebrates, providing key guidance ...
Ecology
Mar 27, 2019
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