High Seas Experts Develop Deep-Sea Simulator – news.softpedia.com Geoscientists at the University of Chicago in Illinois (UCI) have recently been able to develop a new type of machine for conducting scientific simulations. The device is able to faithfully replicate the conditions present in the deep-sea, ranging from temperature to pressure and more. Understanding human threats … Continue reading News Clips for Jan. 27, 2010 →

Interior to look at drilling in Atlantic Ocean – Washington Post Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says he is nearly ready to begin an environmental analysis that could lead to drilling in areas up to 200 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. Gateway latest area to be considered for MPA – ESPN According to NOAA, MPAs … Continue reading News Clips for January 26, 2010 →

Ocean Acidification · Pacific’s rising acid levels threatening marine life – Seattle Times The most extensive survey of pH levels in the Pacific Ocean confirms what spot measurements have suggested: From Hawaii to Alaska, the upper reaches of the sea are becoming more acidic in concert with rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. · Enviro … Continue reading News Clips for January 21, 2010 →

Fish nets snaring false killer whales in Hawaii –Los Angeles Times President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts – Broadway World Marine Mammals Commission nominees include Daryl J. Boness, chairman, and Michael F. Tillman, member. House Dems opposed to Obama’s proposed spending freeze – The Hill Key members of the House Appropriations and Budget committees … Continue reading News Clips for January 20, 2010 →

Fishers’ federation protests Coral Triangle Summit – Business Mirror LOCAL fishers’ federation, the Tambuyog Development Center (TDC), is planning to stage a protest rally when the two-day Coral Triangle Summit opens today at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. This developed even as the TDC criticized organizers of the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) for focusing on … Continue reading News Clips, January 19, 2010 →

Endangered Species: Navy discusses potential environmental effects from training activities – kodiakdailymirror.com Commission paper warns of critical loss of species – European Voice The Agency That Wrestles With Wayward Birds and Vanishing Coastlines – New York Times Sea slug surprise: It’s half-plant, half-animal – MSNBC (A green sea slug appears to be part animal, part … Continue reading News Clips for January 15, 2010 →

Endangered Species: Cold water killing turtles, marine life – Sarasota Herald-Tribune WWF: Enough talk on bluefin tuna – The World Wildlife Fund is targeting France, which is set to decide on Wednesday whether to support an international trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna. Too scared of fishermen to protect tuna – European Voice EBM: “Illinois … Continue reading News clips for Thursday, January 14, 2010 →

Check out Chris Jordan’s new photographs from Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They illustrate a sad tale of how plastic marine debris is killing sea birds by the thousands in the Central Pacific. You may also want to watch his 6 minute slideshow of the images. Also check out some of his other … Continue reading Chris Jordan Photographs Midway Atoll →