News Clips October 2-5, 2009

Policy

• Angling for access- Recreation fishing interests see task force as major threat to impose closures
• Regional issues put before ocean panel
• Don't Expect New Marine Sanctuaries Under Obama
• Senate Democrats Unveil Bill to Curb Climate Change, Create Jobs
• Reporters honored- Grantham PrizCoral

Coral

• Is red coral on the brink?
• Coral bleaching increases chances of coral disease

Science

• Planet's Nitrogen Cycle Overturned By 'Tiny Ammonia Eater Of The Seas'
• Arctic seas turn to acid, putting vital food chain at risk

Endangered Species

• US and EU countries officially condemn Iceland's decision on whale hunting

Marine Debris

• Tons of fishing debris hauled in