Notes from a rare planet: Blue iguanas saved from extinction

A success story:  The blue iguanas have been saved from the brink of extinction (The New York Times) A successful captive breeding program has released 500 iguanas to the wild and they are successfully breeding. In 2002, there were only … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: California getting closer to banning shark finning

California is getting closer to banning shark finning which would close the largest shark fin market outside Asia (Switchboard) A bill has passed in the Senate Natural Resources Committee that would ban shark finning in California waters. More than 1/3 … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Which fish are OK to eat?

Concerned about our oceans? Use this helpful diagram to understand which fish are sustainably harvested (The Guardian) This diagram pools information from the Marine Conservation Society (PDF), Greenpeace and SeaFood Watch. It’s designed to educate consumers about fish that are and are … Continue reading