Scientists call for no-fishing zone in Arctic waters. Posted on behalf of Hannah Hoag.
Thousands of scientists from 67 countries have called for an international agreement to close the Arctic high seas to commercial fishing until research reveals more about the freshly exposed waters. Recent Arctic sea-ice retreat during the summer months has opened up some of the waters that fall outside of the exclusive economic zones of the nations that circle the polar ocean. In all, more than 2.8 million square kilometres make up these international waters, which some scientists say could be ice free during summer months within 10–15 years. Podcasts and Videos. Biomimicry Pictures: Nature Yields New Ideas for Renewable Energy and Efficiency. Photograph by Mauricio Handler, National Geographic Long strands of bull kelp ripple beneath the surface of churning coastal waters, drawing fuel from the sun and, perhaps, pointing out a better way for humanity to capture and use energy.
Most dangerous marine animals of the Red Sea. As fascinating as Red Sea might be, it’s not without dangers, especially when it comes to rich underwater life. If you ever get a chance to go deep into the amazing but dangerous waters, be sure to know names and see photos of these creatures first. Family of Scorpaenidae Stonefish Among the representatives of Scorpaenidae family, such kinds as Synanceia verrucosa, S.trachynis and S.horrida (having about 30 centimetres length), being possibly, the most poisonous of all fishes, are the most dangerous ones. Danger is in the poison which any of 13 back thorns capable to pierce even a thick rubber sole can inject into a wound, and even in ideal masking of these creations usually motionlessly lying among stones and merging with surrounding background.
First aid. Pterois miles ( LionFish ) The brown-striped Pterois miles is rather effective, especially when developing its fins as huge and motley as wings of butterflies. First aid. Electric Rays First aid. Stingrays First aid. First aid. Coral Cuts. Fantastic Dive to Namena Marine Park. The joy of diving in the fascinating islands of Fiji is in its crystal-clear turquoise warm waters, fantastic marine life and easy access to the sites. From this point, the awe-inspiring Namena Marine Park, found in the Namena Island, is no exception with some of the best diving in Fiji. Located between the 2 main islands of Fiji, to the southeast of Savusavu and the northwest of Koro Island, this paradisiacal getaway is a truly majestic hotspot for diving enthusiasts, surrounded by a vast expanse of transparent coral reef, known as the Namena Barrier Reef and boasting rich marine life with over a thousand species of invertebrates, four hundred known corals and over four hundred documented marine plants.
Namena is also a migratory pathway for whale species, including bottlenose and spinner dolphins, as well as minke, pilot and humpbacks. It. Tropical Depression: Your Saltwater Fish Tank May Be Killing the Ocean. Tropical fish tanks in restaurants, hospitals and homes evoke feelings of tranquility and beauty.
They even lower stress levels prior to medical procedures and encourage Alzheimer's patients to eat sufficiently. But what's good for humans may be bad for the sea. Unprecedented numbers of whale & dolphin strandings on Irish coast. Pilot whale stranded in Co.
Kerry. Photo credit Joanne O'Brien Strandings running well above historic levels - Courtesy of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)March 2012. The number of cetaceans stranded on the Irish coast during 2012 remains unprecedented compared to previous years. 162 strandings in 2011In 2011, 162 strandings were recorded by the IWDG Cetacean Stranding Scheme which included 11 live strandings and 151 dead animals in various stages of decomposition. 2012 more than everAs we are now well into 2012, it is clear that the numbers are still much higher than expected. Well above averageIn January 2012, 21 cetaceans were reported stranded to IWDG, this is the highest figure yet recorded for the month of January, the previous highest being January 2005 with 19 strandings recorded. Why? Bycatch? Mick O'ConnellIWDG Strandings Co-ordinator - Go to their website. International - Whale and Dolphin News - Peru - Huge Number Of Dolphins Found Dead. The Best Of Aquaviews 2010.
With the year coming to an end, we’re journeying back through our archives of over 500 posts and listing the ones our readers have liked best.
Here’s a look at some of our top viewed articles in of 2010 under different categories , if you’ve happened to miss any. Happy New Years! Scuba & Ocean Related News 1. Amazing Videos:World Champion Free Diver Free Falls into Blue Hole (Posted: June 10, 2010) 2. Explore The Blue (Marine Life Related) 1. Scuba Diving Articles. Você Sabia? - Ocean Scuba Fun & Fatos. -Largest Ecosystem -The whole spectrum above blue is filtered.
Not just red and yellow, (which should actually be red and GREEN.) The colors of the world aren’t quantized into three primary colors. We just see different brightnesses of red, green, and blue (not exact) and use them to determine what the real image is. It’s the difference, say, between violet and purple. The Curious Case of the Immortal Jellyfish. Alcubierre Warp Drive Time Travel.