Oceans
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Deep dives near CA's southern islands aim to show harm from gillnet fishing
Marine biologists conducting deep dives near five California islands are collecting data they hope will strengthen the case for ending gillnet fishing…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries
In Virginia's waters, the decline of a small but critically important fish is causing growing concern among conservation groups and fishermen alike…
Monday, September 16, 2024
Plastics production highlighted during Pollution Prevention Week
This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call on one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act. An August demonstration at …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Plastics firm's expansion cited during Pollution Prevention Week
This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call for one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act. An August demonstration …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs
The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …
MA fishermen see opportunity as Farm Bill advances
Massachusetts fishermen said they are optimistic the next Farm Bill will provide greater support to smaller, community-based fishing fleets. The …
NY Indigenous women use seaweed to conserve shellfish
By Alexandra Talty for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Mainers seek more ‘sustainable’ seafood but labels may be misleading
Mainers are buying more "sustainable" and "humane" seafood but animal welfare advocates said such labels may not be telling the whole story. The …
Offshore wind industry gains momentum in VA
Virginia's Dominion Energy has won a lease to continue growing its offshore wind portfolio near Virginia's coast. The move is expected to grow the …
Conservative plan to ‘drill, baby drill’ threatens ocean health
Critics of a conservative plan to expand offshore oil drilling said it endangers coastal communities who rely on a healthy ocean. Project 2025…
TX climate activists target Wall Street
Environmental activists from across the country, including from Texas, are spending the summer protesting on Wall Street to highlight the effects the …
U of Maine study reveals pathways for U.S. seafood independence
A new study from the University of Maine found the nation could reduce the amount of seafood it imports and still meet consumer demand. Americans …