Articles related to "Marine Environment"

Each year hundreds of diesel, petrol and oil spills pollute harbours, lakes and coastlines. Many of these are the result of careless refueling.

Plastic is man-made -- not easily broken down or reabsorbed by the environment. Clean-ups, consumer awareness, and alternative materials are needed.

Phantom HD2 underwater robot services the waters of Central California and protects wildlife by removing fishing nets, trash and debris from unreachable depths.

Plastic debris pollutes our marine environment and harms wildlife that depend on clean surroundings to prosper. Boaters can do something about it.

Clyde Ford identifies unique opportunities for boaters to better protect the environment and become informed advocates for marine ecosystems.

As concern grows about the state of the world's oceans, study aims to understand the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine life so that it can be protected.

Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.

Rats are a harmful invasive species that adversely affect boat wiring, seafood quality, ground nesting seabirds, and human health. Steps can be taken to control them.

Caring for the planet, recycling, greenhouse gases, these concerns must not stop when divers duck under the water. Scuba divers must help conserve the underwater world.

Changes in the environment are occurring on a global scale. These environmental changes are a result of the effects of global warming and climate change.

Efforts are being introduced in Scotland to reduce marine debris and litter through the Fishing for Litter program.

Mammoth Cave was formed when acidic groundwater dissolved limestone bedrock. The cavern system has led to Kentucky's distinctive karst topography.

Rising sea levels and increased ocean acidity, largely driven by global warming, herald looming environmental changes for coastal regions and marine biodiversity.

From tourism to fishing, from climate change to pollution, the Great Barrier Reef, a haven of biodiversity, is coming under increasing environmental stress.

Using chemical-based cleaning products on boats can cause major damage to the marine environment. However, there are environmentally friendly alternatives available.

Ecoventura has introduced the first green tour boat to be placed into service in the Galapagos, an environmentally sensitive World Heritage Site.

Oil in bilge water can have major impacts on the marine environment. Diesel and petrol are particularly toxic, but lubricant and hydraulic oils are also very damaging.

The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.

This comprehensive guide enables accurate identification of fish species found along the southern Australian coastline.

Dams affect oceans in a variety of ways by altering the flow of rivers leading into the sea.

Global production of fish and shellfish through aquaculture is steadily increasing. However, some scientists fear the industry may not be environmentally sustainable.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act is America's greatest contribution to cetacean and pinniped conservation. Is it enough to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals?

Every boater should carry a good first aid kit onboard. Adventure Medical has released some good kits designed especially for mariners.

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 (H.R. 2830) has significant effects on the maritime community and deserves the attention of mariners and boaters.

Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.

Teaching children about the harm plastic debris does to wildlife in the sea and giving them ways to reduce that impact is the goal of this year's Animal Action campaign.

Biodiesel sold to many consumers may be inaccurately blended and not contain the amount of biofuel advertised by its labeling.

Taking a little time now to ensure proper vessel maintenance, carrying spare parts and learning about mechanical systems can save future trouble on the water.

First proposed at the Rio Summit, World Oceans Day is a celebration to raise awareness of marine ecosystem damage and ways of restoring the health of the earth's seas.

Learn the basics of clean, safe and eco-friendly best boat practices in free PDF and book, from the Alaska Marine Advisory Program.

Many marine aquarists dose their tank daily with a vitamin C supplement to boost their livestock's immune systems.

Environmentalists have called for the amount of protected marine sanctuaries off Australia's southwest to be increased from one percent to twenty-five percent.

Keeping scuba diving equipment in good operating condition is vital for safe and enjoyable diving. A scuba diving wetsuit needs to be well maintained.

A new novel by Donald Angell is set off Cape Cod and revolves around experiments in communicating with whales.

Jellyfish and other gelatinous animals are the subject of a special multi-media report published online by the National Science Foundation.

Boaters can lessen the environmental impact of their activities. It takes more effort, but ensures the resources we depend on for recreation remain available for use

Kent has one of the longest coastlines in the UK, but it's at risk from erosion and pollution. A new scheme is trying to find out everything about the coastline.

Greenpeace International has released a report detailing the risk plastic pollution and marine debris poses to the environment called Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans

The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) has declared 2009 to be the 'Year of Science'.

If you encounter an oil or fuel spill, take action to resolve it. Oil spills must be controlled, contained, cleaned up, and reported.

Technology has been developed that warns boaters that the vessel ahead of them is slowing. Visual signals from these devices can greatly improve boating safety.

The shrimps are safely housed inside the sponge and defend their host in return.

To protect the marine environment, choose aquacultured materials and tank-bred animals for your saltwater aquarium, and never release anything into the wild.

Marine antifouling paints harm the environment.

Home to the world's largest population of nesting green sea turtles, nine islands in two countries are given special status to protect these endangered marine animals.

While automotive parts are very similar in appearance and often cost less to purchase, their use can pose great danger to unsuspecting boaters

Relax in the cozy Cape Cod town of Falmouth, Massachusetts once summer crowds head home and while fall weather remains pleasant.

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Efforts are underway to sink a retired battleship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. But do such artificial reefs really help the environment?

Thought to be among the oldest organisms on earth, methanogens live in extreme environments and have adaptations allowing them to thrive in their harsh habitats.