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From urban trash to abandoned fishing gear, marine debris is one of the world's most pervasive marine pollution problems. Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers collect millions of pounds of trash around the world during our International Coastal Cleanup - the world's largest volunteer effort of its kind.

Marine Fish Conservation Network

The Marine Fish Conservation Network (Network) is the largest national coalition solely dedicated to promoting the long-term sustainability of marine fish. With more than 190 members - including environmental organizations, commercial and recreational fishing associations, aquariums, and marine science groups - the Network uses its distinct voice and the best available science to educate policymakers, the fishing industry, and the public about the need for sound conservation and better managemen... [More]

Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the Bering Sea

Morgan, L., S. Maxwell, F. Tsao, T.A.C. Wilkinson, and P. Etnoyer (2005), Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America and Marine Conservation Biology Institute

Marine Protected Area (MPA) news

Information service on planning and management of marine protected areas (MPAs). MPA News serves the global MPA community with news, views, analysis, and tips gathered from experts around the world. Thousands of readers in more than 100 countries have come to rely on it.

MPA News and this website are published by Marine Affairs Research and Education (MARE), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, in association with the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs, Seattle, Wa... [More]

Marine Protected Areas

Our oceans were once considered too vast to harm. But, now they are showing significant signs of declining health. Human activities have resulted in over-exploitation of many species, loss of biodiversity, and habitat destruction and alteration. Marine protected areas are the first step toward lasting solutions.

Marine Protected Areas - providing a future for fish and people (WWF)

They also provide services to local communities who depend on the sea and its resources, increasing food security and reducing poverty. MPAs can also benefit local people by opening new opportunities to gain income. Countries with coral reefs attract millions of SCUBA divers every year, yielding significant economic benefits to the host country. Globally, almost USD 10 billion are spent on coral reef tourism annually.

By establishing MPAs, we can restore the balance in the use of ou... [More]

Marine protection in the southwest Pacific (WWF)

The waters off of eastern Argentina are very cold because of strong currents from Antarctica, but remain calm and somewhat warmer in lagoons and gulfs. The coastal area provides important breeding habitat for marine seabirds and mammals. At one time it was also rich in fish, but unsustainable practices have lead to the collapse of a number of commercial fisheries.

WWF is working in the area to increase the conservation status of Patagonia and the Southwest Atlantic by establishing ma... [More]

Marine reserves: the best option for our oceans?

Norse, E.A. (2003), Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 9(1): 495-496

Marine Spatial Planning

The ocean today faces an era of unprecedented activity. Wind farms and other energy facilities, commercial fishing, diverse recreational uses, offshore drilling, and shipping superhighways are all competing to stake their claims on the ocean. We urgently need a plan for the many uses of our ocean. To have order in the ocean, we must balance commercial and recreational use with the needs of marine life and ecosystems. Such an approach makes sense as, in recent years, the pressure to industrialize... [More]

MarineBio.org - Marine Biology, Ocean Life Conservation, Sea creatures, Biodiversity, Oceans research...

MarineBio is an evolving online tribute to ocean life, an introduction to marine biology and what you need to know about marine conservation. MarineBio is a nonprofit organization staffed by volunteer marine biologists, students, professors, and conservation advocates working to share the wonders of the ocean realm to inspire education, research and a sea ethic.

We invite you to explore the depths of MarineBio and find out about marine species, ocean conservation, dynamic research, an... [More]

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Mass Strandings Keep New Marine Mammal Facility Busy

May. 11, 2006 - In its first season, WHOI lab becomes a hub for cetacean research

Massachusetts Ocean Act

The Massachusetts Ocean Coalition represents over 35 member organizations working together to build a Massachusetts Ocean Plan that balances commercial and recreational activities with conservation needs in order to ensure a healthy ocean legacy for the Bay State.

Medicines from the deep: the importance of protecting the high seas from bottom trawling

Maxwell, S., H. Ehrlich, L. Speer, and W. Chandler (2005), Natural Resource Defense Council and Marine Conservation Biology Institute

Melting Ice Threatens Polar Bears' Survival

Jan. 23, 2008 - Decision to put bears on federal endangered species list is imminent

Mercury and Seafood

Get the information you need about the dangers of mercury exposure from certain kinds of fish by reading this short brochure on mercury and seafood.

Mercury in Seafood: Shoppers have a right to know

If your dinner were toxic, wouldn't you like to know? Oceana's poll shows that shoppers overwhelmingly support warning signs posted in grocery stores alongside mercury-contaminated fish.

Mistaken Identity

Feb. 10, 2005 - Two bromine compounds found in whale blubber are natural products, not industrial pollutants

Modeling habitat distribution from organism occurrences and environmental data: case study using anemonefishes and their sea anemone hosts

Guinotte, J.M., J.D. Bartley, A. Iqbal, D.G. Fautin, R.W. Buddemeier (2006), Marine Ecology Progress Series 316: 269-283

NASA Climate Expert Appeals to President Obama

Dr. James Hansen, one of the world's top climate scientists, has written a personal appeal to President Barack Obama, warning of the "profound disconnect" between public policy on climate change and the magnitude of the problem.

Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy's Global Marine Initiative links land and sea conservation in an effort to protect the rich array of plant and animal life and safeguard the tremendous benefits the oceans provide. The Conservancy has over 100 marine projects in 21 countries and 22 U.S. states. Conserving ocean and coastal ecosystems will improve water quality, protect diverse marine habitat and benefit economies and livelihoods of coastal communities for generations. Through science, market-based strategies, ... [More]

Needless Cruise Pollution: Passengers Want Sewage Dumping Stopped

While thousands of gallons of crude oil from the sunken tanker, Prestige, are still washing up on European beaches killing countless fish, mammals and birds, a more insidious threat placidly sails the ocean in plain sight – cruise ships.

Net Casualties

Learn more about the decline of sea turtles as a result of human activities, specifically commercial fishing.

New England Fisheries Enforcement, June 2009

Study calls for smart compliance program that focuses enforcement and penalties on frequent offenders, while strengthening the basis of moral obligations to comply.

- Lenfest Ocean Program

New marine protected areas for Australia (WWF)

Melbourne, Australia - Australia has committed to creating 13 new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), totalling 226,000km2 in Australia's south-eastern waters. The area covers waters off the Australian states of Victoria, Tasmania, southern New South Wales and eastern South Australia, paving the way for the creation of a national network of MPAs throughout Australia's vast ocean territory.

While welcoming the announcement of the MPAs, WWF expressed some concern that the park system was st... [More]

NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries

The mission of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries is to serve as the trustee for the nation's system of marine protected areas, to conserve, protect, and enhance their biodiversity, ecological integrity and cultural legacy.

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