Neptune 911 will be on holiday through early 2016. We would like to leave this year with the good news and the news that asks us to work harder for our seas, put together by David Helvarg who heads the… Read More ›
Month: December 2015
Species Wandering Outside of Known Ranges
By Chelsea Harvey November 30 In the spring of 2010, a lone gray whale was spotted off the Mediterranean coast of Israel, an event that sparked international interest for an important reason: It was the first North Atlantic sighting… Read More ›
The Sea & Climate Change
Tropical coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean, but they are home and nursery to 25% of all marine species; billions of fish, mollusks and other creatures rely on reefs for their food and shelter. Their wonder and beauty generates needed tourism dollars for many poor nations, and they act as natural barriers providing storm surge protection for many millions of coastal residents.
Japan Defies Whaling Suspension
“There is no need to kill whales in the name of research,” he added. “Non-lethal research techniques are the most effective and efficient method of studying all cetaceans.”
