Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Governor Kitzhaber announced yesterday that Oregon is joining with the state of California to establish a new panel to focus on the extent, causes, and effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia along the Pacific coastline. The… Read More ›
Month: August 2013
Acidic Ocean–A Catatasrophe in the Works?
Rising levels of acids in seas may endanger marine life, says study Oceans are one of the biggest areas of focus for current climate change research. Photograph: Federico Gambarini/dpa/Corbis Rapidly rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are causing a… Read More ›
What’s in Your Fish?
Editor’s Note: What’s in your fish? Mercury or Cesium? The following two news releases are something to consider. The Mercury Factor MONDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) — Levels of mercury in Pacific Ocean fish are likely to rise over coming… Read More ›
Over 500 Oceanic Dead Zones Counted
Gainesville, FL — (SBWIRE) — 08/22/2013 — A new infographic has been released recently on Oceanic dead zones, hypoxic (or low-oxygen) areas in the world oceans and large lakes are caused by excessive nutrient pollution from human activities and other… Read More ›
Amazing “Friendly” Whale Encounter
By JASON HOPPIN, Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/20/2013 08:39:11 AM PDT | Updated: about 21 hours ago Giancarlo Tomae/Sanctuary Cruises Karen Hatch, 43, is framed by the body of a breaching humpback whale on Aug. 12. Hatch,… Read More ›
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Endangered Whales from Entanglement
Lawsuit Forces Review of Fishery Impacts on Endangered Atlantic Whales and New Rules to Protect the Species from Entanglements Defenders of Wildlife, Whale and Dolphin Conservation The National Marine Fisheries Service has agreed to formally review the impact… Read More ›
“Unusual” Dolphin Mortality on US East Coast
By Francesca Trianni NEW YORK | Thu Aug 8, 2013 7:51pm EDT (Reuters) – Federal scientists investigating an unusually high number of dead bottlenose dolphins washing up on the East Coast said on Thursday the carcasses are showing up at… Read More ›
NOAA Confirms Rise in Sea Water Temperatures
NOAA: 2012 was one of the 10 warmest years on record globally The end of weak La Niña, unprecedented Arctic warmth influenced 2012 climate conditions Worldwide, 2012 was among the 10 warmest years on record according to the 2012 State… Read More ›
Body Scrubs Loaded With Micro Plastics Dirtying Great Lakes
Three of the five Great Lakes—Huron, Superior and Erie—are awash in plastic. But it’s not the work of a Christo-like landscape artist covering the waterfront. Rather, small plastic beads, known as micro plastic, are the offenders, according to survey results… Read More ›