Vietnam halts scuba diving off popular island to protect coral
Vietnam has banned swimming and scuba diving at a popular central tourist spot in an attempt to revive its damaged coral reef, officials said Monday.
Vietnam has banned swimming and scuba diving at a popular central tourist spot in an attempt to revive its damaged coral reef, officials said Monday.
Ecology
Jun 27, 2022
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An important East Coast shellfish industry is projected to suffer revenue losses as offshore wind energy develops along the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts, according to two Rutgers studies.
Ecology
Jun 22, 2022
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More than 600 fishing vessels sail the icy waters of the Arctic. But just over two dozen big tankers are the worst offenders when it comes to air pollution in this vulnerable region.
Environment
May 06, 2022
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Monitoring the world's fishing fleets for labor abuse and illegal fishing can be as challenging as the oceans are vast, but new data could help companies and countries intervene more effectively. A Stanford University-led ...
Ecology
Apr 05, 2022
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A pair of researchers, one with Canada's Nautical Crime Investigation Services, the other with the University of British Columbia, has conducted an assessment of fishery-related criminal offenses on the world's oceans. In ...
Studying fishing boats' routes could assist better coastal planning and ultimately protect threatened seabirds, according to new research from University College Cork (UCC).
Ecology
Nov 26, 2021
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A popular belief that there are fewer Chinook salmon during the summer in Canadian waters for southern resident killer whales, compared to an abundance of fish for northern resident killer whales, has been debunked by a study ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 12, 2021
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Most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designated to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, of which only around 360 remain, a report said Wednesday.
Ecology
Jul 21, 2021
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China has announced a temporary ban on its fishing fleet—the world's biggest—from catching squid in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans after overfishing pushed populations to the brink of collapse.
Ecology
Jun 29, 2021
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Like most countries in West Africa, Nigeria's coastal waters contain diverse species of fish, which contribute to the food and economic security of its people.
Social Sciences
Jun 02, 2021
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