California sea otters are cute, entertaining, and still not out of the kelp (or woods) as far as their environmental well-being goes. In other words, this species remains ”threatened” on the Endangered Species list after a recent census …
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Elephant Seal Weaners in the Water
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 ›
Aquaculture May Be A Sustainable Seafood Choice
And our once common fish like cod, grouper, haddock, rockfish, shark, snapper and swordfish are either overfished or laced with mercury.
Levianthian Rises, Challenges Neptune’s 911 Plea
Our seas seem endless and invulnerable to intrusion. And the ocean wins when we go against its tide. But like a strong woman with endless energy and strength, abuse takes its toll and the once-strong woman becomes a victim that can no longer fight and survive on her own.
California Sea Lions Hit Hard in 2009
A Record Year for California Sea Lion Rescues By Bette Bardeen Courtesy of Central Coast Natural History Association Nature Notes http://www.ccnha.org The California Central Coast has seen an increased number of beach visitors this year, and not all are happy… Read More ›
Waterway Sewage Deluge, Gulf Hypoxia, Hawaii’s Beaches Shrink
Excerpts from: As Sewers Fill, Waste Poisons Waterways By CHARLES DUHIGG http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/us/23sewer.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print …at Owls Head, a swimming pool’s worth of sewage and wastewater was soon rushing in every second. Warning horns began to blare. A little after 1 a.m., with… Read More ›
Toxic Algae Blooms Poison Marine Life and Seabirds
Killer Algae: Key Player In Mass Extinctions http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091019134716.htm Editor’s Note: A recent toxic algae bloom has caused the deaths of California Sea Lions along the Central Coast of California. Neptune 911 is researching this local information and will report our… Read More ›
Sustainable Seafoods In The News
California passed a sustainable seafood bill. Yeah for Caliyfornia! Watch the two videos below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41TYMH1Ivx0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdjWhFOF36w
Is Spiritual Connection To Planet The Cure?
Spirituality is personal. Action is essential. Knowledge and education opens the door.
Old Mines Ooze Mercury Into Calif. Coastal Waters
AP IMPACT: Gov’t stands by as mercury taints water By JASON DEAREN (AP) – Sep 17, 2009 NEW IDRIA, Calif. — Abandoned mercury mines throughout central California’s rugged coastal mountains are polluting the state’s major waterways, rendering fish unsafe to… Read More ›
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