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Fatal horizon, driven by acidification, closes in on marine organisms in Southern Ocean
PHYS ORG A tiny sea creature at the California Academy of Sciences. Photo by Brian Skipworth Marine microorganisms in the Southern Ocean may find themselves in a deadly vise grip by century's end as ocean acidification creates a shallower horizon for life, new University of Colorado Boulder research finds. More here.
Effective fisheries management can reduce extinction risk of marine fish stocks
Science News - University of British Columbia Fishing boats docked in Canada's Bay of Fundy. Dillon Kereluk from White Rock, Canada. Effective fisheries management plans, coupled with actions to limit greenhouse gas emissions, both separately, but especially in tandem, would have an immediate effect on the number of marine species that face extinction. More here.
Greenpeace Film (on ocean pollution) to be shown at special Winnipeg Screening
Larry, Never has our blue planet been more under threat. And never before have we had a better sense of what's at stake. Come watch the latest film that will captivate and motivate you to join a global movement working to save our oceans. Greenpeace Canada is sponsoring a special Winnipeg screening of BLUE — the critically-acclaimed and award-winning documentary film which takes you deep into our planet’s threatened oceans and seas. This one-night-only screening is an on-demand event. It only takes place if 50 tickets are sold. Reserve your spot now — and portion of ticket sales will go towards supporting Greenpeace's vital work to protect our oceans and the planet. WHAT: Special screening of BLUE — an award-winning documentary film WHEN: Monday 25th June, 7pm WHERE: Cineplex Odeon McGillivray Cinemas ( 2190 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg, MB, R3Y 1S6 ) HOW: Tickets are $14.50 and you can order yours here
Ocean Conservation Is an Untapped Strategy for Fighting Climate Change
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE Mangroves in Benin. Such vegetation provides an important buffer from the ravages of ocean storms and currents. Photo credit - Ji-Elle. The ocean contributes $1.5 trillion annually to the overall economy and assures the livelihood of 10-12 percent of the world’s population. But there’s another reason to protect marine ecosystems—they’re crucial for curbing climate change. More here.
Alien Waters: Neighbouring Seas Are Flowing into a Warming Arctic Ocean
Yale Environment 360 Drift ice in the archipelago of Svalbard. Photo by AWeith The “Atlantification” and “Pacification” of the Arctic has begun. As warmer waters stream into an increasingly ice-free Arctic Ocean, new species — from phytoplankton to whales — have the potential to upend this sensitive polar environment. More here.
Salmon farms are in crisis – here in Canada & elsewhere. Here’s how scientists are trying to save them
The Conversation Fish farming in Greece. Photo by Jebulon Salmon farming is facing a huge challenge in the form of a tiny pest. The parasitic sea louse is infecting salmon stocks worldwide, causing devastating losses for salmon farmers and increased prices for shoppers. But scientists are working hard to tackle this global problem, with a combination of new ways to biologically and mechanically remove the lice and to make the salmon more resilient to infection. More here.
Study confirmed plastic beach debris a danger to wildlife.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY At current rates of plastic production, by 2050 the total mass of plastics in our oceans will outweigh the biomass of fish. — World Economic Forum. More here. Pieces of plastic that washed ashore after a storm. Pacific Ocean beach in San Francisco. Source: Plastic Oceans. Author: Kevin Krejci.