aquaticcommunity.com, 31 July 2010
President Obama himself has been quoted as saying that the BP oil spill is the “ worst environmental disaster America has ever faced,” and well, so has just about anyone else asked what they thought about it.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Canadian Sablefish Fishery Gains MSC Certification
the fishsite.com, 30 July 2010
The Canadian sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) fishery operating within the Canadian Pacific Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of British Columbia (BC) has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification following independent assessment to the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries.
EU Signs High-Seas Fishery Resource Convention
the fishsite.com, 30 July 2010
The Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources of the South Pacific Ocean was signed in Wellington on July 26, when senior New Zealand officials met with their counterparts from the EU’s Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Seaweed is Smothering Great Barrier Reef
news.com, 28 July 2010
Seaweed is choking the Great Barrier Reef and killing coral, new research has found. Scientists in one of the largest studies of water quality pollution on the reef yesterday revealed the shock impact on the $1 billion-a-year tourism drawcard.
Fishing Experts Claim: Shark Numbers Could Increase Drastically!
aquaticcommunity.com, 22 July 2010
It has been warned that if a federal fishing ban along the east coast of Australia gets approved, then the sharks will go up in number exponentially, and the price of seafood will more than double.
Friday, July 23, 2010
International Law Failing to Protect Coral Reefs and Tropical Fish,Experts Argue
ScienceDaily, 21 July 2010
International law has failed to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being decimated by a growing collectors market, but U.S. reforms can lead the way towards making the trade more responsible, ecologically sustainable and humane.
North Dirty River Water is Spoiling Boat Fishing
Chronicle Live, 22 July 2010
ALL of the fresh water coming down the rivers has ruined boat sport. I was out on the boat on Tuesday and the dirty water coming out of the rivers was at least six miles out and possibly further.
In Wake of Oil Spill, Many Charter Captains Seek Counseling
al.com, 21 July 2010
Early on a recent morning, charter boat captain Randy Boggs looked out the window of his office at San Roc Cay in Orange Beach to see an empty dock. "Normally, by now fish would be showing up on the table from the first 4-hour fishing trip," said Boggs, his voice hoarse from laryngitis.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sustainable Fisheries
OceanNews
The oceans supply much of the food that we need to survive. The big question we explore in this issue of Ocean News is: How do we ensure that our oceans are healthy and plentiful enough to feed us in the future?
Support For US National Ocean Policy
TheFishSite, 20 July 2010
Following the announcement by the White House of a unifying national ocean policy, Pew Environment Group has expressed its support of the policy, which it believes will help safeguard the economy.
Louisiana Blue Crab Fishery Pursues Sustainability Certification
TheFishSite, 19 July 2010
The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board representing approximately 3,000 commercial crab fishermen licensed by the state, has entered the Louisiana blue crab fishery into the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC)certification program.
Tiny Marine Microbes Exert Influence on Global Climate: MicroorganismsDisplay a Behavior Characteristic of Larger Animals
ScienceDaily, 15 July 2010
New research indicates that the interactions of microscopic organisms around a particular organic material may alter the chemical properties of the ocean and ultimately influence global climate by affecting cloud formation in the atmosphere.
Fish Industry Voices Concern over Foreign Fish and Falling Prices
EuropeanParliament, 13 April 2010
Concerns about foreign fish being sold in Europe and what to do about the future of Europe's fisheries industry were aired in a hearing held by the Fisheries Committee on 8 April. Over fishing, plunging stocks and falling prices have created a perfect storm battering the fisheries industry.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Non-Toxic Oil Recovery
Ocean.com, 17 July 2010
A team of chemists led by Dr. George John, Associate Professor at The City College of New York (CCNY), has developed a non-toxic, recyclable agent that can solidify oil on salt water so that it can be scooped up like the fat that forms on the top of a pot of chilled chicken soup.
Old Theory of Phytoplankton Growth Overturned, Raise Concerns for OceanProductivity
ScienceDaily, 16 July 2010
A new study concludes that an old, fundamental and widely accepted theory of how and why phytoplankton bloom in the oceans is incorrect. The findings challenge more than 50 years of conventional wisdom about the growth of phytoplankton, which are the ultimate basis for almost all ocean life and major fisheries.
New Detailed Observations of What Happens When Glaciers Float on OceanSurface
OceanLeadership, 16 July 2010
Glaciers that lose their footing on the seafloor and begin floating behave very erratically, according to a new study led by a Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego researcher.
US Climate Bill Sparks Opposition From Business Groups
EnvironmentalNewsNetwork, 15 July 2010
Two U.S. business groups opposed on Wednesday the latest version of a climate change proposal circulating in the U.S. Senate, saying it was unfair to power companies and would hurt energy-intensive industries.
Shark Researchers Study Oil Impact
CNN, 28 June 2010
They're at the top of the ocean's food chain -- but it is still a mystery how the oil disaster is affecting the shark population in the Gulf of Mexico. Even if sharks never touch the oil slick, their sources of oxygen and food are at risk.
Carbon Emissions Having Harmful, Lasting Impact On Oceans
The Gazette, 17 June 2010
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a disaster, but it may pale compared to what scientists say is brewing in the world's oceans due to everyday consumption of fossil fuels.
7 California Universities/NOAA To Study Climate, Marine Ecosystems
EurekAlert!, 16 July 2010
NOAA has selected Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, to lead a new federal/academic research partnership, called the Cooperative Institute on Marine Ecosystems and Climate (CIMEC) to study climate change and coastal ecosystems.
New Marine Parks Proposal Threatens Fishing Future
MarineBusinessWorld, 16 July 2010
A proposal by a fringe environmental group to introduce 20 new marine parks off the coast of Victoria is yet another major threat to Australia's recreational and commercial fishing industries, according to Federal Coalition spokesperson for fisheries, Senator Richard Colbeck.
A proposal by a fringe environmental group to introduce 20 new marine parks off the coast of Victoria is yet another major threat to Australia's recreational and commercial fishing industries, according to Federal Coalition spokesperson for fisheries, Senator Richard Colbeck.
Korea Beefs up Leisure Infrastructure to Lure the Rising Rich
MarineBusinessWorld,16 July 2010
The South Korean government is investing heavily in 'maritime and air-based leisure industries', to cater to the burgeoning appetites of the increasingly affluent and well-being conscious Koreans who are demanding more recreational options.
Governments Urge Russia to Suspend Seismic Testing that Could Harm oneof World's Most Endangered Whales
WWF, 15 July 2010
12 governments have sent a letter to the Russian government asking them to encourage its oil and gas giant Rosneft to postpone a seismic survey that is scheduled to take place near Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East at a time when the critically endangered western gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) migrates to the area to feed.
Scientists Assess Impact of Icelandic Volcanic Ash on Ocean Biology
ScienceDaily. 15 July 2010
An international team of oceanographers investigating the role of iron on ocean productivity in the northerly latitudes of the Atlantic Ocean will assess the impact of ash from the recent Icelandic volcano eruption on ocean biology. The five-week expedition started out on July 4, 2010.
WWF Welcomes Bid For International Agreement on Oil Spills
WWF, 29 June 2010
As oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico more than two months after the explosion and fire from the site of BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig, WWF has welcomed a Russian proposal for an international mechanism for preventing, dealing with and cleaning up oil spills.
Icelandic Volcanoes Can Be Unpredictable and Dangerous
ScienceDaily, 18 April 2010
Jay Miller, a research scientist in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program who has made numerous trips to the region and studied there under a Fulbright grant, says the ash produced from Icelandic volcanoes can be a real killer, which is why hundreds of flights from Europe have been canceled for fear of engine trouble.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
In the Midst of Marine Collapse will We Save Our Last Ocean?
Mongabay.com, 5 July 2010
Imagine an ocean untouched by oil spills: a sea free of pollution, invasive species, dead zones, and over-exploitation; waters where marine animals exist in natural abundance and play ecological roles undimmed by mankind.
Coastal & Marine Environmental Restoration
ocean-news.com (editorial),
What happens after an environmental disaster?
To many, it may not be clear exactly what environmental restoration entails and why it is so important. Defined, environmental restoration is closely allied with (or perhaps sometimes used interchangeably with) ecological restoration or environmental remediation.
Tuna Trade Ban Considered by Wildlife Conference
euronews, 18 March 2010
Will tuna disappear from the supermarket shelves? The question comes before the international conference on wildlife protection in Doha today, which will consider a possible trade ban.
Indonesia - Ministry Aims for $2.9b of Fisheries Exports in 2010
The Jakarta Post, 8 January 2010
As demand from traditional export markets is expected to take an upward turn, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry expects to increase the total export value of fishery products to US$2.9 billion in 2010, up from last year’s $2.3 billion.
New Virus - a Risk to Wild Salmon
TheFishSite, 14 July 2010
US - Farmed fish are an increasingly important food source, with a global harvest now at 110 million tons and growing at more than eight per cent a year. But epidemics of infectious disease threaten this vital industry, including one of its most popular products: farmed Atlantic salmon.
NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area In Gulf of Mexico
TheFishSite, 15 July 2010
On July 12, NOAA expanded the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to include portions of the oil slick moving beyond the area’s current northwestern boundary, off the Louisiana federal-state waterline.
Indonesia's High Fishery Potential Produces Only 10 Million Tons
ANTARA NEWS, 14 June 2010
Indonesia while having a very high fishery potential, its output reached only 10 million tons last year.The output is expected to be raised to at least 12 million tons in 2010,
Aging Groundfish/Scallop Fleet Draws Concern
fish-news.com July 2010
The Northeast fishing fleet is getting old. Although some impressive state-of-the-art offshore scallopers have been built in recent years, particularly in New Bedford, the sobering fact is that well over half of the boats holding federal scallop and/or groundfish permits were constructed between 1970 and 1989, meaning these hulls are 21-to-40 years old.
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