The shark cull in Australia has begun. What a shame.
Here's an update from Scientific American:
Shark Cull Begins - Scientific American
Interesting stuff about the amazing realm of the world ocean (along with any and all associated topics!).
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Palau's Reefs
Map showing location of Palau. Image Credit: Wikipedia
You may be wondering, "Where is Palau?" Have you even heard of Palau? It forms the westernmost portion of the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Well, this tiny island nation's coral reefs are surprisingly good shape say scientists. The water in the area is more acidic than they thought. And the reefs seem well equipped to deal with it.
Read on for more info from WHOI (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: WHOI - Palau Corals
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Outrageous...
Baby Hammerhead Shark. Image Credit - National Geographic.
Australia's 'shark cull' plan is just that...outrageous. So many species of cartilaginous fish are suffering drastic declines. I feel for any shark attack victim's family, but this cull is not supported by science. Shark attacks of humans are cases of 'mistaken identity
Perhaps they should talk to Peter Benchley, author of the novel 'Jaws', about his conversion to shark protector after penning the iconic novel.
Read on for more from ENS - Shark Cull Plan
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Shrimp and Lobster Anyone?
Here's the link to an interesting piece on the Gulf of Maine shrimp and lobster fisheries.
Scientific American - Shrimp and Lobster
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Pristine Reefs, First Divers
Divers recently explorred an area of coral reefs around the island of New Caledonia, near eastern Australia. It's thought that these divers are probably the first humans to dive at this reef.
Follow the link to National Geographic for more:
New Caledonia Reef
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