Vital Arctic Ocean Fishing Ban Signed By World Leaders
In a press release, delegates from nine nations including the US, Japan, China and the European Union announced they have signed a historic agreement to prevent commercial …
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California To Phase Out The Use Of Driftnets That Cause Widespread Devastation
After years of debating, Governor Jerry Brown has signed a new law that will ban the use of giant ocean fishing nets ,known as drift …
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Photos: Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Severely Entangled By Fishing Nets
With the help of technology and social media, we are starting to see just how often endangered species are being caught as a result of …
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Photos: Icelandic Whalers Revealed To Be Slaughtering Blue Whale Hybrid Again
A few months ago, we reported on the killing and butchering of a potential hybrid blue whale/fine whale in Iceland. Now, new photos have revealed …
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California Is Set To Ban The Use Of The Destructive Driftnet In Swordfish Industry
A new California state senate bill that will clear up California’s swordfish fishery is on its way to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. Bill 1017 has been proposed to …
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300 Sea Turtles Killed By The Nets Of Tuna Vessels In Mexico
Over 300 sea turtles have died recently on the Oaxacan coast of Mexico when they were caught in the nets of tuna boats. Oaxaca Civil …
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Research Dives Into How Vulnerable Sharks Are In Southeast US Due To Fishing
Source: Phys.org/University of Miami A new analysis shows that the habitats of three shark species (great hammerhead, tiger, and bull sharks) are relatively well protected …
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150 Years Of Shifting Global Fishing Has Greatly Impacted Our World Today
Source: Hakai Magazine/Gemma Conroy For thousands of years, seafood has sustained communities, livelihoods, and economies across the world. In ancient Rome, wealthy entrepreneurs snapped up …
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Of All The Waste In The Ocean, Fishing Nets Or “Ghost Gear” Make Up Half Of it
Worldwide, plastic has taken centerstage as businesses and even countries are starting to adapt and ban plastic items that have a negative impact on the …
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Video: Whale Shark Saved From Fishing Net By Divers
This news is both very satisfying yet extremely troubling. While free-diving off the shore of Kaunolū on Hawaii’s island of Lanai, came across a rare glimpse …
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