Articles related to "Marine Waters"

A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.

Sea lice are a problem in fish farming; now scientists fear that they will wipe out wild populations. They infest salmon, trout, charr, dace and other species.

Wetlands are under threat worldwide. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands exists to protect the world's wetlands for plant and animal species, ecosystems, and people.

There is agreement amongst paleontologists regarding the magnitude of the late Devonian extinction, but the duration, number of events, and causes are debatable.

A recent review of research papers indicates some human impacted environments may quickly return to their pre-impact state. But are there biases in the papers reviewed?

MRSA, a dangerous type of staph bacteria, known to be passed from human to human contact, is now being found in salt water and beach sand.

Iron fertilization is one possible solution to correcting damage caused by greenhouse gas by adding iron to the upper ocean to encourage phytoplankton to bloom.

Monks who copied Bibles and other classical literature during the Dark Ages may have died of mercury poisoning. Colorful inks from various mineral pigments were used.

Jellyfish stings can ruin the best boating trip or beach excursion. Learning about jellyfish sting prevention and treatment will make future trips more enjoyable.

Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.

Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.

Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.

Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States

There are many things boaters can do to reduce the impact they have on the marine environment and become greener sailors.

Estuaries can be categorized by structural type. 5 main types are Drowned River Valleys, Barrier Estuaries, Saline Coastal Lagoons, River Estuaries & Coastal Embayments

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

Nonpoint source pollution from marinas and boating can negatively effect the environment if adequate management steps are not taken to control it.