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Oceana attended last Tuesday 9th of September, a conference organized by the European Parliament under the title “a stronger dialogue between scientists and fishermen for a renovated Common Fisheries Policy”. Oceana took advantage of this opportunity to remind that 80% of scientific advice on fish quotas has been continuously ignored for the last 20 years.

31 Important Ecological Areas off the Oregon Coast

Explore Oregon's rich marine ecosystems and ocean treasures by joining us on a journey along 31 Important Ecological Areas off the Oregon coast.

51 Important Ecological Areas of the Central California Coast

Explore the rich marine ecosystems of the central California coast with this engaging brochure, filled with color photos of some of the diverse species that live in this spectacular part of our world.

A Door Opens in Cuba

A new era for ocean conservation
Posted: 27-Apr-2009; Updated: 08-May-2009
Cayo Largo is one of Cuba's thousands of key and islets that sustain reef fish, sea turtles, dolphins and manatees.
Photo: Wikipedia Commons.

President Barack Obama's recent easing of travel restrictions on Americans visiting relatives in Cuba may open the door to greater cooperation between these two nations, long at odds with one another. This could be of immense importance not only to Cuban-... [More]

A Global Map of Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems

The management and conservation of the world's oceans require synthesis of spatial data on the distribution and intensity of human activities and the overlap of their impacts on marine ecosystems. We developed an ecosystem-specific, multiscale spatial model to synthesize 17 global data sets of anthropogenic drivers of ecological change for 20 marine ecosystems. Our analysis indicates that no area is unaffected by human influence and that a large fraction (41%) is strongly affected by multiple dr... [More]

A Journey to the Ocean's Twilight Zone

Aug. 16, 2006 - A conversation with marine biogeochemist Ken Buesseler

A River That Flows To The Sea: Marine Biological Diversity Movement

Norse, Elliott (1996), Oceanography

A zoning approach to managing marine ecosystems

Norse, E.A. (2003), B. Cicin-Sain, C. Ehler and K. Goldstein, eds. Workshop on Improving Regional Ocean Governance in the United States, University of Delaware Center for the Study of Marine Policy, Newark DE

Abandoned Walrus Calves Reported in the Arctic

Jun. 5, 2006 - Melting sea ice may be forcing mothers to strand their pups in deep water

Acid Test: Can We Save Our Oceans from CO2?

This Oceana report document increasing carbon dioxide levels in the oceans as a result of carbon dioxide releases to the atmosphere. The result is an increase in the acidity levels of ocean waters. The process, which is known as ocean acidification, reduces the ability of marine animals such as corals, crabs, lobsters, clams and oysters to create calcium carbonate skeletons and shells, which will likely reduce their survival rates, and their ability to mature and reproduce. Such a decline and wi... [More]

Alaska Marine Conservation Council

Founded in 1994, the Alaska Marine Conservation Council (AMCC) is a community-based organization dedicated to protecting the long-term health of Alaska's oceans and sustaining the working waterfronts of our coastal communities.

Our members include fishermen, subsistence harvesters, marine scientists, small business owners, conservationists, families and others who care about Alaska’s oceans. Our way of life, livelihoods and economies depend on healthy marine ecosystems.
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Algalita Marine Research Foundation

The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its watersheds through research, education, and restoration.

Algalita is moving full speed ahead on several research projects which will shed light on one of the most under-recognized yet ubiquitous issues facing our planet; plastics debris in our oceans. Algalita's research team is at the forefront of the investigation into plastic pollution in our oceans. The team is examining both ... [More]

American Cetacean Society

The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.

Founded in 1967, the American Cetacean Society (ACS) is the oldest whale conservation group in the world. ACS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an office in San Pedro, California and chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County, Puget Sound (Seattle), Monterey, San Francisco, and the Channel Islands (Santa Barbara / Ventura). O... [More]

An assessment of the distribution of deep-sea corals in Atlantic Canada by using both scientific and local forms of knowledge

Gass, S.E. and J.H.M. Willison (2005), Cold-Water Corals and Ecosystems. Proceedings of the Second Deep-Sea Coral Symposium, Erlangen, Germany, September 2003. Springer-Verlag

Another Greenhouse Gas to Watch: Nitrous Oxide

Dec. 12, 2008 - Where are steadily rising levels of the gas coming from?

Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition

ASOC's Southern Ocean Fisheries Campaign works on five continents to stop the Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing that is dramatically depleting toothfish stocks - the most important commercial fish in the Southern Ocean. At the same time, the long-liners are killing thousands of endangered albatrosses and other seabirds each year.

Aquaculture

Aquaculture supplies nearly a third of the world's seafood supply, and is the fastest growing sector of the world food economy. Numerous studies document potentially serious environmental impacts from aquaculture, especially ocean fish farming. But there are no comprehensive federal standards to site, manage or regulate such operations.

Aquaculture Impacts on Wild Salmon, December 2007

A new study shows that parasites from fish farms may drive some wild salmon populations towards local extinction.

- Lenfest Ocean Program

Aquatic & Marine Sciences @ WA DNR

As you look out across the shoreline and waters of Puget Sound, the beauty may overshadow recognition of the aquatic lands below — lands that are rich, complex, and important parts of the ecosystem. Whether you are studying the deep waters or near shore, you will find critical habitats for wildlife populations of both biological and economic value, including shellfish, salmon and other fish, seabirds, and marine mammals.

Here you will find research and information related to the... [More]

Aquatic Invasive Species (USGS Fact Sheet)

Invasive species are plants or animals that are present in an ecosystem beyond their native range. They may have few natural controls in their new environment and proliferate. They can threaten native species and interfere with human activities. The Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) has been conducting research to understand how non-native species invade and affect ecosystems, thus aiding management efforts. Also see Ballast Water Research at the WFRC: http://wfrc.usgs.gov/pubs/factsheetp... [More]

Arctic

This great, frigid region impacts every living thing on Earth through its role in climate regulation. Freshwater ice melt helps regulate ocean circulation, Arctic tundra helps control levels of greenhouse gas emissions, and the region acts as the air conditioner for the world, reflecting sunlight and helping cool the planet. Light-colored ice and snow reflect up to 90 percent of solar radiation, whereas vegetation and dark soil reflect only 20 percent and open water, only ten. As ice melts, ther... [More]

Are Circle Hooks Effective? February 2007

Circle hooks have reduced turtle deaths in some trials, but are not universally successful at reducing the accidental catch of sea turtles.

- Lenfest Ocean Program

Are Pollutants Disrupting Marine Ecosystems?

Oct. 18, 2007 - A WHOI researcher stands up for the spineless - invertebrates in coastal waters

Are Sea Squirts Crowding Out Scallops?

Oct. 3, 2008 - Invasive species is found on key shellfish habitat: eelgrass

Artificial Reefs

Sometimes constructed from concrete blocks or acres of old cars, artificial reefs can be found from cold, rough waters to warm, tropical lagoons. While some artificial reefs might benefit some species of reef fish, they also raise many concerns.

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