Oceans
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Seattle conference inspires push for sustainable fishing in WA
A meeting on sustainable fishing in Seattle could inspire greater protections for Washington state's waters in Olympia. The State Innovation Exchange …
New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture
New global guidelines for aquaculture aim to address growing concerns about the industry's impact on the oceans. Scientists have suggested ways to …
Report: Maine’s coastal infrastructure at risk as sea levels rise
A new report is warning of threats to Maine's coastal infrastructure. From power plants and post offices to affordable housing units, the report …
Groups renew calls to address radioactive contamination in food, water
Some organizations are renewing calls to address radioactive contamination in U.S. food and drinking water. The issue has gained prevalence in the …
New England braces for 'above-normal' hurricane season
Forecasters are warning New Englanders to prepare for an "above-normal" number of hurricanes this summer. Hurricane Beryl was already the strongest …
Advocates highlight alternatives to deep-sea mining for NC coast
Advocates for North Carolina's coastal waters are raising concerns about the risks of deep-sea mining and suggesting alternatives. The latest report …
VRMC votes to reopen winter blue crab harvest season
Virginia's Marine Resources Commission is ending the winter blue crab harvest prohibition. Crabbing is permitted from March to the middle of …
TX environmental groups fight for global plastics treaty
Environmental groups in Texas are backing a proposed global plastics treaty set to be finalized by the end of the year. The treaty aims to minimize …
Marine national monument off MA coast protects ocean biodiversity
A new marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean aims to protect one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet from overfishing. Located 130 …
For World Ocean Month, calls to cut emissions, pollution from shipping
June is World Ocean Month and groups fighting climate change are asking President Joe Biden to act to clean up emissions and pollution from the shippi…
Federal funds help build Boston’s climate-ready workforce
The City of Boston has been awarded nearly $10 million in federal funding to help build a Climate-Ready Workforce. More than 1,000 people will …
NC counts on salt marshes' role in hurricane protection
Hurricane season is here, and conservationists are shining a light on the role salt marshes play in protecting coastal North Carolina communities…