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


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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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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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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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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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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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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Algae-Eating Tropical Marine Fish
Tropical herbivorous fish play a critical role in both the natural ecosystem and in the aquarium. Learn which ones should be in your aquarium.
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Baiji River Dolphin Species Lost
The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.
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Caribbean Saltwater Aquarium Collection
The Caribbean is one of the four major regions from which marine aquarium species are collected for the aquarium hobby.
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Five Good Reasons for Being Vegetarian
There are many strong reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet, such as ethical, ecological, health, economic and spiritual considerations.
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Marine Aquaria and Kiribati
The nation which is home to the world's largest marine protected area is also a key player in the marine ornamental industry.
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Mattanza
Bluefin tuna are caught each year in Sicily in the 'Mattanza'. Tuna biology, fishing and problems for sharks and dolphins are mentioned.
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Protecting Herbivorous Fishes
Herbivorous fishes, like the queen parrotfish, need protection from overfishing in order that they can keep algae growth on degraded tropical reefs under control.
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Seafood Information for Consumers
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
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Sturgeon Fishing on the Minnesota/Ontario Border
Sturgeon numbers are growing in Lake of the Woods and their annual spawning run up the Rainy River offers an opportunity for fantastic springtime fishing action.
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TOPP Tracks Marine Predators
Tagging Of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, monitors ocean animals. May improve protection of endangered species and management of fisheries.
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Vietnam
Vietnam : Geography, Demography, Government and the Economy of this South Eastern Asian Country
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Whitstable Native Oysters
The Thames estuary produced vast numbers of oysters that could be rapidly transported to Billingsgate Fish Market in London.
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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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Burgers Enjoy Their Gourmet Moment
Once humble, now revered the burger is beloved by top chefs like Boulud, Keller, Ramsay, Tourondel. Smaller versions "sliders" are ubiquitous on bar menus.
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