Researchers call for action to stop exploitation of Antarctic waters
The Southern Ocean has immense global value, for its ability to regulate global ocean temperature, moderate sea levels, and store carbon.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2022
World’s largest no-fishing zone benefits fish and fishermen
New research shows that a large marine protected area (MPA) in Hawaiʻi led to recovery and spillover of migratory species.
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2022
Chasing the blue whale -- the endangered sea giant
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever existed, weighting as much as two thousand people together.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 22, 2022
Lighted nets shown to dramatically reduce wildlife bycatch while making fishing more efficient
Researchers have found that using lighted nets greatly reduced accidental bycatch of sharks, rays, sea turtles, and unwanted finfish.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 13, 2021
Flying fish! State re-stocks southern Utah lakes from the air
We've all heard of flying fish, but thousands of juvenile trout took a nosedive from an airplane as part of efforts to replenish lakes
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