Editor’s Note: This post comes from Daily Post, Nigeria Online. The author, Abah John Abah, is a sailor/geologist and public interest commentator on energy and environment resides in Lagos, Nigeria. The Neptune911 editorial staff has highlighted portions of this… Read More ›
Condition of Oceans
A Thousand Starving Sea Lion Pups on California Coast
A team of scientists is also testing blood and tissue samples for bacterial, viral and other infectious agents as well as radioactive traces as part of their investigation, launched last week when NOAA declared an “unusual mortality event.”
Longline Fishing and Drift Nets Savagely Reduces Sea Turtle
The San Francisco Chronicle reports: The western Pacific leatherback turtle, the world’s largest reptile and a common sight every year in the waters outside the Golden Gate, could go extinct within 20 years if more isn’t done to protect its… Read More ›
Plastic Starved Sperm Whale Confirmed
Crittercam captures Humbolt Squid Flashdancing on Neptune911 for Kids Surfrider Foundation reports today that: Almost a year after a sperm whale washed ashore on Spain’s southern coast, marine biologists have confirmed that the animal died of starvation. Scientists discovered that… Read More ›
Sea Lions Entangled in Fishing Line Rescued
Editor’s note: The following comes from the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA. The sea lions were entangled in monofilament fishing line. This can be prevented by proper disposal of fishing line. Visit our new blog for kids, Neptune 911… Read More ›
More Marine Life Washes Up on Peruvian Coastline
From Yahoo News: Feb. 23, 2013 Experts are trying to work out why nearly 100 dead animals and birds have washed up on a Peruvian coastline. The bodies of 18 sea turtles, 22 sea lions, eight dolphins, 16 angular… Read More ›
Alaksa Lawmakers Roll Back Cruise Ship Wastewater Standards
Lisa Demer | The Anchorage Daily News JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Senate on Tuesday approved a Parnell administration measure to roll back cruise ship wastewater standards that were approved by voters in 2006. The vote was 14-6. The legislation,… Read More ›
Exposed Underwater Methane Fields Concern Researchers
This NPR Report is worth the time to read. Judging by the number of hits on Neptune 911’s earlier reports on methane and our oceans, we believe our readers will find this both concerning and fascinating. The bold facing is… Read More ›
Unilever to End Use of “Plastic Micro Beads”
Editor’s Note: Recently I purchased an aroma therapy product “Sinus Help (TM),” which are inhalation beads that looked like wax. I discovered the wax to be plastic beads that will likely find their way into our waterways. Scrub products, as noted… Read More ›
Less Arctic Ice Threatens Two Ice Seal Species
We have a new blog for the young children in your life: Neptune 911 For Kids. This fun blog features stories about ocean-hero kids, marine mammals, ways to save the ocean, and pages about the unique and weird creatures one… Read More ›
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