Marine Science Today

How Entanglement Kills Whales and Lots About Sea Turtles

Emily — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:47 +0000

Today's highlights include a video on what scientists learned about whales that get entangled in fishing gear, and sea turtle poaching and conservation efforts.

Recreational vs. Commercial Fishing

Emily — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:59 +0000

The American Sportfishing Association recently released a report comparing the economic data of commercial and recreational fishing.

Blue Whales, Shark Conservation and Shellfisheries

Emily — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:06 +0000

Today's highlights include blue whales in New Zealand, international shark conservation laws, and the dangers of shifting from traditional fisheries to shellfisheries.

A Virtual Wreck Dive

Emily — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:27 +0000

Did you know that you can go on a wreck dive in the Gulf of Mexico to see the USS Mohawk (which became the United States' first-ever memorial reef) without ever leaving your computer chair?

A Disabled Orca, Navy Dolphins and Sea Level Rise

Emily — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:18 +0000

Today's highlights include compassion in an orca pod, an old torpedo found by military dolphins and the extent to which glaciers contribute to sea level rise.

Summary of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission Meeting

Emily — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:50 +0000

The 17th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission was held earlier this month in Mauritius. Here's a summary of the accomplishments at the meeting.

Stingrays, Deep Sea Mining and New Fisheries Policy

Emily — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:49 +0000

Today's highlights include advice on avoiding stingrays, advances in deep sea mining and the need for new, better fishery management policies.

Vicious Monkfish and Beach Cleanups

Emily — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:30 +0000

Find out how Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup works and watch a video of a monkfish attacking its meal.

Weekly Roundup 24

Emily — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:28 +0000

Here's a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including fisheries policies and sustainable fishing, ocean pollution, climate change and much more.

Happy (kinda?) Endangered Species Day!

Emily — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:42 +0000

Today is Endangered Species Day! It might not be the happiest of holidays, but endangered species are definitely worth celebrating.