Oregon bans the sale, trade and possession of shark fins (Oceana) “While shark finning is illegal in the U.S., current federal laws banning the practice do not address the shark fin trade. As a result, fins are being imported to … Continue reading
This shark week save a shark to save our oceans (Switchboard) “They are an essential component of the food web – simply put they are vital to the health of our oceans” Sharks take 25 years to reach reproductive maturity … Continue reading
Reserves alone cannot stop biodiversity collapse (Earth Times) Scientists are finding reserves are not enough to avoid the sixth mass extinction. We need to consume less and control population more. Our current reserve rates are two low (6 percent of … Continue reading
Tiger populations are up 20 percent in India, but habitat loss continue to be a problem (World Wildlife Fund) “Despite the good news, the detailed report warns that tigers are still in danger due to an overall 12.6 percent loss … Continue reading
Report reveals America now receives more power from renewable sources than nuclear (Inhabitat) The monthly energy review revealed renewable sources of energy produced a combined 2.2245 quadrillion Btus of energy (or 11 percent of US total) whereas nuclear only produced … Continue reading
The Bahamas bans shark fishing (The New York Times) “The Bahamas on Tuesday joined the growing global movement to protect sharks, betting that the endangered animals are worth more to visiting divers than they are to fishers.” “The law, signed … Continue reading
Photo courtesy of the European Parliament. More criticism against REDD from indigenous people in Kalimantan (redd-monitor) The indigenous people protest: “REDD could be the cause of cultural genocide as most indigenous people live in primary forests and peatland areas.” The … Continue reading
Sharks’ colorblindness provides insight in how to protect them from becoming bycatch. The solution? Contrast, not color. (Conservation Magazine A new study reveals sharks are unable to see the difference between blood red and navy blue If fishermen want to … Continue reading
Costa Rica marine reserve will protected 2.5 million acres, home to 30 endemic species (Yale e360) “The Costa Rican government has vastly expanded a marine protected area in the eastern tropical Pacific creating a 3,900-square-mile ocean reserve that is home to … Continue reading
Despite fierce opposition, work begins on Belo Monte dam in Brazil (Mongabay) 588 acres of rainforest in the Amazon will be cut down and 200 square miles will be flooded for this dam. Australia has become the first country to … Continue reading