Articles related to "Overfishing"



Plan to End Overfishing Proposed
Adoption of catch shares in commercial fishing is seen as one way to advert the economic and environmental disaster that will occur if overfishing continues.
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Report on the Health of the World's Oceans (1)
This article begins an exploration into the health of the world's oceans, and lists overfishing as the first major problem the oceans face.
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Report on the Health of the World's Oceans (3)
A continuation of last month's report -- with a focus on the solution to the problem of overfishing and overuse
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The sustainable vegetarian food system: Part 1
Part One in a series exploring how a sustainable vegetarian-based food supply system works.
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Year of the Ocean
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
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Coral Bleaching
Various stress factors can cause corals to lose their algae which destroys the habitat.
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Dolphin Conservation
International cooperation is necessary to save whales.
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Migrating Gray Whales Thin in 2007
Scientists suspect thinning ice layer in Arctic is main culprit behind lack of food but overfishing and normal weather cycles may be affecting their health as well.
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Sustainable Fish Choices
4 fish species make the near-extinction list that enlightened eaters and chefs around the world should avoid. If they don't in five short years certain fish may be gone.
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Six Groups Pool Resources to Save Fish

Spearguns and Powerboats Harm Reef Biodiversity
As communities become richer they can hunt for large reef fish more efficiently.
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Dreaming of Blue Water
<i>The Last of the Blue Water Hunters</i> lets us look at a bygone world, and possibly learn from our mistakes.
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The Ethics of Eating Seafood
I thought that choosing farm-raised Atlantic salmon helped wild Pacific populations recover. I couldn't have been more wrong.
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Overfished
Depletion of marine life, especially in the Atlantic Ocean, brews tension between international fishing industries and environmental protection agencies.
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Atlantic Cod Populations
Cod is a fish with a good taste and dense white flesh that is very suitable for deep-frying.
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Protecting Australia's Flatback Sea Turtle
Human encroachment and overfishing are concerns but protection of nesting beaches for other sea turtle species may help the flatback turtle from becoming endangered.
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Sturgeon Stocks Declining Rapidly
Russian caviar commands very high prices, and the most famous sturgeon of all is now endangered.
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Tuna Shortage in Japan
The appetite for sushi has soared to unimaginable heights and now, there are reports of a tuna shortage, which makes me wonder about the story of tuna.
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Using FishPhone to Find Eco-friendly Seafood
FishPhone provides a simple way to ensure the fish one buys is harvested from environmentally sound, sustainable sources.Information on mercury levels is also given.
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White Shark: A Predator in Danger
White Sharks are the most notorious shark in the ocean. No thanks to movies that portray them as indiscriminate man eaters, and the ultimate prize to be won by fishermen.
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First Overfishing. Now Noise. How much can oceans take?
oceans, ocean noise, marine mammals, Acoustic Thermometry
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GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse
Famous Belgian chocolate company's seashell truffle profits help Project Seahorse protect vital coastal environment, support sustainable fisheries and monitor trade.
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Dolphin Feature: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
In the waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean there is a unique species of dolphin who is near extinction...The Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part X: Newfoundland and Labrador
This is the tenth article in the series. The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a two-part province consisting of, surprise, Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland is an Island while Labrador is the part north of Quebec. Although the province is commonly called Newfoundland, its official name was changed to Newfoundland and Labrador not too long ago. It has an area of 405,720 square kilometres and has a population of 568,474 people. The Capital is St John's (not to be confused with Saint John, NB), and is the last province to join confederation, in 1949.
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Isle of Harris Whaling Station, Scotland
Early in the twentieth century there was a successful whaling enterprise based in the Outer Hebrides.
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Penguin Species in Happy Feet
Members of three penguin species - Emperor Penguins, Adelie Penguins, and a Rockhopper Penguin - all star in the popular movie "Happy Feet."
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The Resilience of Fish Species
A recent study on the Great Barrier Reef shows that overfished populations can recover in a short time when protected by no-take zones.
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Where to Begin Looking for Environmental Information

International Year of the Coral Reef 1997

Ocean Conservancy Piques Interest, Displays Site Problems
The Ocean Conservancy website describes the work of this organization but is vague and poorly organized.

Oceans of Trouble, Award-Winning Journalism

Sustainable Seafood with Author Jill Lambert
Jill Lambert discusses why it makes sense to only purchase sustainable seafood - not just for your palate, but for the future of our water systems.
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Ken's Index of Web Environmental Resource Links
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New Study to Probe Future of Whale Food
Amid new evidence that krill is less abundant than previously thought and signs of increasing fishing pressure, a new cooperative survey of the future food source is set to begin.
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A Big Picture of What Environment Means: Another Introduction t
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Chilean Seafood: a Guide
Chile, with almost 3,000 miles of coastline, has a dizzying variety of seafood available. Here's the basics:
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Endangered Sharks

Fragrant Thai Fishcakes
Made with flaky cod, fresh coriander and aromatic lime juice, these crispy Thai fishcakes are ready in minutes and make a light starter or main.
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Happy Feet 2 Starting Filming in Sydney
George Miller will direct a sequel to his Oscar-winning animated film, Happy Feet, in a studio in Sydney, Australia. The movie will take 3 years to make.
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Hong Kong's Pink Dolpins
The waters of the Pearl River Delta are home to the little-studied. and startlingly pink, Chinese white dolphin.
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Human Pressure on Ocean Ecosystems
A study published in Science magazine describes the human impacts on global marine ecosystems in a visual map of temperature, uv radiation and acidification
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Jellyfish Gone Wild
Jellyfish and other gelatinous animals are the subject of a special multi-media report published online by the National Science Foundation.
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Julie Angus Saw Man's Impact on Oceans Firsthand
Julie Wafaei, now Julie Angus, became the first woman to row across an ocean, mainland to mainland. She and husband Colin crossed the Atlantic Ocean in five months.
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Oceans June 2009
The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) has declared 2009 to be the 'Year of Science'.
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Sea Lions and Fur Seals in Decline
Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.
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The Eco-Friendly Saltwater Aquarium
To protect the marine environment, choose aquacultured materials and tank-bred animals for your saltwater aquarium, and never release anything into the wild.
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Vietnam
Vietnam : Geography, Demography, Government and the Economy of this South Eastern Asian Country
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Arno Atoll
The Arno atoll is an easy atoll to visit as it is only nine miles from Majuro the capital of the Marshall Islands. The people of the Arno atoll are entering a new era.
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Is All Environment About Wildlife?
Environment is about more than animals, trees and nature, but these are the easiest to deal with. More complicated issues are, well, more complicated. Many issues just don't capture the public's interest.
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Project Yukon
How do you turn an old warship into a world-class underwater destination? Ask the San Diego Oceans Foundation. Their sinking of the HMCS Yukon is a wonder of grass-roots accomplishment.
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