Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be
There's no denying the grandeur and allure of a nature reserve or marine protected area. The concept is easy to understand: limit human activity there and marine ecosystems will thrive.
There's no denying the grandeur and allure of a nature reserve or marine protected area. The concept is easy to understand: limit human activity there and marine ecosystems will thrive.
Plants & Animals
Mar 25, 2020
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that while the global outbreak of coronavirus may have caused a temporary drop in emissions that cause global warming, it would not end the problem and might even divert ...
Environment
Mar 10, 2020
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Groundwater is the largest source of freshwater, one of the world's most precious natural resources and vital for crops and drinking water. It is found under our very feet in the cracks and pores in soil, sediments and rocks. ...
Environment
Mar 10, 2020
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"I am in love with this sea. I live for it and I live off it. If they took it away from me, I would die," says Pedro Martinez-Banos, gazing out across the sparkling waters of Spain's Mar Menor.
Environment
Dec 3, 2019
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Seagrass meadows put down deep roots, persisting in the same spot for hundreds and possibly thousands of years, a new study shows.
Ecology
Oct 2, 2019
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The IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate is a vital wake-up call for policy decision-makers.
Environment
Sep 25, 2019
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UNSW scientists have released a world-first framework for guiding the building and management of coastal infrastructure at a global scale. It is hoped that the framework—published today in journal BioScience—will influence ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2019
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Lush seagrass beds that support marine life, store carbon and prevent coastal erosion are on the decline due to such things as farming, aquaculture and coastal development.
Plants & Animals
Jun 24, 2019
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By end of the century, rising seas will flood more than 500 coastal cities, affecting 1.5 billion people worldwide. Some estimates predict surging sea level rise of two meters by 2100.
Environment
Jun 11, 2019
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New research has uncovered a missing nutrient source in coastal oceans, which could promote better water quality and sand management on popular beaches.
Environment
May 2, 2019
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