Articles related to "National Marine"
Another Northern Right Dies
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
FATHOM FIVE NATIONAL MARINE PARK
In the 1850's, shipping around Tobermorey, Ontario began in earnest. Due to increasing numbers of shipwrecks, improved navigational aids were developed. Three lighthouses, Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island were erected to guide the ships on the lake.
lighthouses • shipwrecks • fathom five national park • big tub • tobermorey
In the 1850's, shipping around Tobermorey, Ontario began in earnest. Due to increasing numbers of shipwrecks, improved navigational aids were developed. Three lighthouses, Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island were erected to guide the ships on the lake.
lighthouses • shipwrecks • fathom five national park • big tub • tobermorey
Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
olympic coast marine sanctuary • olympic coast • washington coast • olympic coast condition report • coastal refuge
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
olympic coast marine sanctuary • olympic coast • washington coast • olympic coast condition report • coastal refuge
Diving the Belize Barrier Reef in Ambergris Caye
The barrier reef off Ambergris Caye is part of the world's longest reef. Divers can visit two marine reserves, which protect sea turtles and a healthy reef system.
scuba diving in belize • belize barrier reef • meso-american reef • bacalar chico marine reserve • hol chan marine reserve
The barrier reef off Ambergris Caye is part of the world's longest reef. Divers can visit two marine reserves, which protect sea turtles and a healthy reef system.
scuba diving in belize • belize barrier reef • meso-american reef • bacalar chico marine reserve • hol chan marine reserve
A New Artificial Reef in the Florida Keys
Efforts are underway to sink a retired battleship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. But do such artificial reefs really help the environment?
artificial reef • vandenberg key west • reefs florida keys • keys national marine sanctuary • reef environment
Efforts are underway to sink a retired battleship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. But do such artificial reefs really help the environment?
artificial reef • vandenberg key west • reefs florida keys • keys national marine sanctuary • reef environment
Break Into Marine Biology the Hardy Way
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Cape Cod Whale Watching Tour
From April to October visit feeding grounds for humpback and other whales off Cape Cod National Seashore. . Tour Provincetown before or after your whale watch cruise.
whale watching • humpback whales • white-sided dolphins • cape cod national seashore • marine wildlife
From April to October visit feeding grounds for humpback and other whales off Cape Cod National Seashore. . Tour Provincetown before or after your whale watch cruise.
whale watching • humpback whales • white-sided dolphins • cape cod national seashore • marine wildlife
Endangered Species Act 1973
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 set into motion the means to protect plant and animal species and their environment for America's future.
endangered species act • preservation of wildlife • threatened and endangered species • cites • fish and wildlife services
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 set into motion the means to protect plant and animal species and their environment for America's future.
endangered species act • preservation of wildlife • threatened and endangered species • cites • fish and wildlife services
MOm Cares for Monk Seals in Greece
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive.
endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive.
endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
NMMA Certification Programs
Yachts, boats, dealerships, personal watercraft, boat trailers, and even engine oil enjoy a standards program sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
nmma • yacht certification • pwia • bia • tc-w3
Yachts, boats, dealerships, personal watercraft, boat trailers, and even engine oil enjoy a standards program sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
nmma • yacht certification • pwia • bia • tc-w3
Ocean Guardian School Program
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Tourist Attractions in Plymouth
With a picturesque location, just a few hours from London, and packed with fascinating places to visit, Plymouth in South Devon is the perfect place for a weekend break.
plymouth city break • plymouth weekend break • south devon tourist attractions • plymouth mayflower • plymouth gin distillery
With a picturesque location, just a few hours from London, and packed with fascinating places to visit, Plymouth in South Devon is the perfect place for a weekend break.
plymouth city break • plymouth weekend break • south devon tourist attractions • plymouth mayflower • plymouth gin distillery
Trek the Bruce Peninsula
The Bruce Peninsula is home to the Fathom Five National Marine Park, over 500km of pristine shoreline, and the Bruce Trail, meandering through the Niagara Escarpment.
bruce peninsula • bruce county ontario • fathom five national marine park • niagara escarpment • bruce trail
The Bruce Peninsula is home to the Fathom Five National Marine Park, over 500km of pristine shoreline, and the Bruce Trail, meandering through the Niagara Escarpment.
bruce peninsula • bruce county ontario • fathom five national marine park • niagara escarpment • bruce trail
What is the US Fish and Wildlife Service?
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult
us fish and wildlife service • endangered species management • hunting and fishing activities • wildlife refuges • national marine fisheries service
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult
us fish and wildlife service • endangered species management • hunting and fishing activities • wildlife refuges • national marine fisheries service
DREAM COME TRUE: NW Orca researchers rejoice at news of federal funding
A federal spending bill approved last month contains $750,000 to study what has been killing Puget Sound orcas, the first federal money allocated by Congress for killer whale field studies since the 1970s.
orca • federal funding • whale • research
A federal spending bill approved last month contains $750,000 to study what has been killing Puget Sound orcas, the first federal money allocated by Congress for killer whale field studies since the 1970s.
orca • federal funding • whale • research
2007 Grow Boating Annual Report
The Grow Boating Initiative is in its third year of promoting the boating lifestyle and encouraging non-boaters to discover boating for themselves.
grow boating • grow boating initiative • discover boating • discover boating canada • water access alliance
The Grow Boating Initiative is in its third year of promoting the boating lifestyle and encouraging non-boaters to discover boating for themselves.
grow boating • grow boating initiative • discover boating • discover boating canada • water access alliance
Alaskans fight to save the beluga
Environmental and conservationist interests in Alaska are pressuring the government to let them be part of the planning process to control whaling in Cook Inlet. The inlet serves as home to many of the state's beluga whales.
beluga • beluga whale • alaska • whaling
Environmental and conservationist interests in Alaska are pressuring the government to let them be part of the planning process to control whaling in Cook Inlet. The inlet serves as home to many of the state's beluga whales.
beluga • beluga whale • alaska • whaling
Cycling in Cape Cod's Provincetown
Pedal through an otherworldly, windswept landscape of rolling sand dunes, vast beaches and breezy forests on P-town's paved Province Lands Bike Trail.
biking in provincetown • provincetown • cape cod • biking in cape cod • province lands bike trail
Pedal through an otherworldly, windswept landscape of rolling sand dunes, vast beaches and breezy forests on P-town's paved Province Lands Bike Trail.
biking in provincetown • provincetown • cape cod • biking in cape cod • province lands bike trail
Diving with Sharks in South Africa
Scuba enthusiasts can dive with sharks at Kwazulu-Natal's famous dive sites and see a whole lot of other amazing fish and coral in the warm water of the Indian Ocean.
diving with sharks in south africa • dive with sharks • scuba south africa kwazulu-natal • aliwal shoal • sodwana bay
Scuba enthusiasts can dive with sharks at Kwazulu-Natal's famous dive sites and see a whole lot of other amazing fish and coral in the warm water of the Indian Ocean.
diving with sharks in south africa • dive with sharks • scuba south africa kwazulu-natal • aliwal shoal • sodwana bay
Exploring Georgian Bay's west shore
A photo tour of some of Southwestern Ontario's most breathtaking scenery, and a description of some of the adventures you will find along Georgian Bay's southwestern shore.
georgian bay • niagara escarpment • bruce trail • bruce peninsula national park • fathom five national marine park
A photo tour of some of Southwestern Ontario's most breathtaking scenery, and a description of some of the adventures you will find along Georgian Bay's southwestern shore.
georgian bay • niagara escarpment • bruce trail • bruce peninsula national park • fathom five national marine park
Family Adventures at Washington's Tulip Festival
Kids and adults enjoy fun activities and outdoor adventures at April's annual Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley, Washington. Try biking, kite flying, the airshow or parade.
tulip festival • skagit valley washington • washington's blooming bulb fields • tulip tours • la conner washington
Kids and adults enjoy fun activities and outdoor adventures at April's annual Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley, Washington. Try biking, kite flying, the airshow or parade.
tulip festival • skagit valley washington • washington's blooming bulb fields • tulip tours • la conner washington
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
The lost Atlantic island of Fernando de Noronha, hundreds of kilometers off the coast of Brazil is full of pristine beaches and chic hotels.
brazil natural resources • fernando de noronha • ilha fernando de noronha • fernando de noronha brasil • fernando de noronha hotels
The lost Atlantic island of Fernando de Noronha, hundreds of kilometers off the coast of Brazil is full of pristine beaches and chic hotels.
brazil natural resources • fernando de noronha • ilha fernando de noronha • fernando de noronha brasil • fernando de noronha hotels
Koh Chang,Thailand's Green Island
Koh Chang Marine National Park is environmentally protected by the Thai government. Mass tourism hasn't yet arrived and it is an oasis of tranquillity.
koh chang national marine park • thailand • phuket • ikohn samui • virgin rainforest
Koh Chang Marine National Park is environmentally protected by the Thai government. Mass tourism hasn't yet arrived and it is an oasis of tranquillity.
koh chang national marine park • thailand • phuket • ikohn samui • virgin rainforest
New Under Sea Mega Sculpture-Park for Divers
Jason De Caires Taylor, sculptor and diver, is planning his latest Installation. His sculpture park will help the local economy and take the strain off the natural reefs.
jason de caires taylor's latest under sea sculptur • sculptures form man made reef • ecology of reefs under threat from over exploitati • diving attraction created by sculptors • message in a bottle request
Jason De Caires Taylor, sculptor and diver, is planning his latest Installation. His sculpture park will help the local economy and take the strain off the natural reefs.
jason de caires taylor's latest under sea sculptur • sculptures form man made reef • ecology of reefs under threat from over exploitati • diving attraction created by sculptors • message in a bottle request
Ocean Awareness with Sanctuary Sam
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
Save A Reef
Learn how we can save the world's coral reefs.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
Learn how we can save the world's coral reefs.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
Smart, Safe Diving Practices
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Traveling the Keys with Teens
There are many family friendly activities in the Florida Keys that will appeal to both children and adults.
travel with teens • florida keys • activities in the florida keys • looe key national marine sanctuary • looe key reef resort and dive center
There are many family friendly activities in the Florida Keys that will appeal to both children and adults.
travel with teens • florida keys • activities in the florida keys • looe key national marine sanctuary • looe key reef resort and dive center
Gray Whale death tolls mount
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
Whales, Dolphins and Ocean Noise
Whales and dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and vocalization to find food and communicate. Boat traffic, sonar, oil and gas exploration and navy exercises interfere.
ocean noise • mass strandings • naval exercises • whales • dolphins
Whales and dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and vocalization to find food and communicate. Boat traffic, sonar, oil and gas exploration and navy exercises interfere.
ocean noise • mass strandings • naval exercises • whales • dolphins
Getting Ready for Northern California Saltwater Species
A look at major Northern California saltwater species.
fishing • saltwater • salmon • halibut • cod
A look at major Northern California saltwater species.
fishing • saltwater • salmon • halibut • cod
Discover Boating Today
Take advantage of the Discover Boating program and learn more about becoming a boater yourself.
discover boating • prospective boater • boat buying • boating education • recreational boating
Take advantage of the Discover Boating program and learn more about becoming a boater yourself.
discover boating • prospective boater • boat buying • boating education • recreational boating
From Sea to Shining Sea
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 to shining sea • special marine areas • eez • marine waters • us 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 to shining sea • special marine areas • eez • marine waters • us waters
Causes Galore Seek Supporters
A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.
nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.
nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
Going Green While Taking Holiday in Greece
Gerakas Pennisula is a quiet beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos. The Ionian Eco Villagers properties are all owned by Greek locals who support wildlife conservation.
holiday greece • eco-friendly vacation • greece travel • island of zakynthos • relaxing vacation greece
Gerakas Pennisula is a quiet beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos. The Ionian Eco Villagers properties are all owned by Greek locals who support wildlife conservation.
holiday greece • eco-friendly vacation • greece travel • island of zakynthos • relaxing vacation greece
Measuring Marina Economic Impacts
The Recreational Marine Research Center created by the NMMA and Michigan State University has developed an online boating economic impact modeling tool
marina economic impact • online boating economic impact tool • harbor economic impact modeling • marina financial benefits • financial impact
The Recreational Marine Research Center created by the NMMA and Michigan State University has developed an online boating economic impact modeling tool
marina economic impact • online boating economic impact tool • harbor economic impact modeling • marina financial benefits • financial impact
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Tiny sea creatures reveal stunning beauty
monterey bay aquarium • monterey bay • cannery row • pablo neruda • rachel carson
Tiny sea creatures reveal stunning beauty
monterey bay aquarium • monterey bay • cannery row • pablo neruda • rachel carson
Protecting Boating Access
Our enjoyment of boating depends on preserving ready and open access to the waterways. Access issues should be a concern for all boaters.
boating access • waterfront development • public water access • marine infrastructure • rmrc
Our enjoyment of boating depends on preserving ready and open access to the waterways. Access issues should be a concern for all boaters.
boating access • waterfront development • public water access • marine infrastructure • rmrc
Reducing Right Whale Ship Strikes
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
Tranquility Bay Resort in Ambergris Caye, Belize
At the tip-tale end of Ambergris Caye, Tranquility Bay features a spectacular white-sand beach, diverse watersports, barefoot informality, and attentive customer care.
ambergris caye • belize dive resort • belize fishing resort • tranquility bay resort • belize resort review
At the tip-tale end of Ambergris Caye, Tranquility Bay features a spectacular white-sand beach, diverse watersports, barefoot informality, and attentive customer care.
ambergris caye • belize dive resort • belize fishing resort • tranquility bay resort • belize resort review
Aids to Help Couple Boat Trailers
The Couple-Mate, F2 trailer jack and Swift Hitch camera system are products boaters can use to make the coupling of a boat trailer hitch to a tow vehicle easier.
connecting a trailer hitch • trailer hitch help • coupling boat trailer aids • trailer hitch hook up help • couple mate
The Couple-Mate, F2 trailer jack and Swift Hitch camera system are products boaters can use to make the coupling of a boat trailer hitch to a tow vehicle easier.
connecting a trailer hitch • trailer hitch help • coupling boat trailer aids • trailer hitch hook up help • couple mate
Best Value Golf Resorts
An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.
pga village • us golf resorts • top rated golf resorts • robert trent jones courses • tom fazio golf course
An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.
pga village • us golf resorts • top rated golf resorts • robert trent jones courses • tom fazio golf course
Dolphin bites tourist, further damaging reputation
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
Eight Whales Die, Scientists Blame Navy
Eight whales beached and died earlier this month, just hours after the U.S. Navy conducted anti-submarine exercises off the northern Bahamas, prompting an investigation and calls for an end to such exercises.
navy • whales • bahamas • emu • sonar tests
Eight whales beached and died earlier this month, just hours after the U.S. Navy conducted anti-submarine exercises off the northern Bahamas, prompting an investigation and calls for an end to such exercises.
navy • whales • bahamas • emu • sonar tests
Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat Controversy
Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good.
hawaiian monk seal • critical habitat designation • endangered animal species • marine protected area • extinct caribbean monk seal
Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good.
hawaiian monk seal • critical habitat designation • endangered animal species • marine protected area • extinct caribbean monk seal
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
international coastal cleanup • marine debris • plastic pollution • ocean conservancy • solid waste disposal
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
international coastal cleanup • marine debris • plastic pollution • ocean conservancy • solid waste disposal
Longitude and Latitude
What if you were asked to find where a particular place was in the world? How would you do it?
science • longitude • latitude • web sites • grid
What if you were asked to find where a particular place was in the world? How would you do it?
science • longitude • latitude • web sites • grid
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