New Algae Blooms Suffocating Chesapeake Crabs
Dramatic blooms of algae are choking the Chesapeake Bay and killing crabs and fish.
Source: Baltimore Sun, 08/09/2008
Biodiversity
Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species
"Not a B Movie: Sharks Are Ingesting Cocaine In The Ocean, Scientists Find"
"Scientists in Brazil have come up with the first evidence that sharks are being exposed to cocaine."
Source: NPR, 07/26/2024
"Andean Condor In Rehab Highlights Conservation Challenges"
"An Andean condor being treated in Chile with lead in its blood, a pellet embedded in its skull and a satellite tracker from Argentina highlights the challenges of conserving this endangered bird."
Source: Reuters, 07/24/2024
"Florida Grasshopper Sparrow: Scientists Hail Resurgence Of Endangered Bird"
"Sparrows were taken into captivity after numbers dwindled – and this week experts released 1,000th bird back into wild".
Source: Guardian, 07/24/2024
Anti-Whaling Campaigner Paul Watson Arrested In Greenland, Faces Extradition
"Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan."
Source: AP, 07/23/2024
Sniffing Out Invasive Plant Species — Conservation Canines in Action
Plant species that take root outside their normal range and spread aggressively are wreaking havoc in ecosystems worldwide. But specially trained detection dogs are on the job, following their noses to find the invaders so they can be eradicated. Contributor Nancy Castaldo reports on a demo of this conservation tool by a scent-savvy Lab and his devoted handler.
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"Where Are All The Bats? – Alarm As Numbers Fall In England"
"Conservation groups across England are seeing more malnourished bats, as wildlife experts warn the washout summer is driving down the insects, butterflies and moths they feed on."
Source: Guardian, 07/22/2024
"Maryland Wants Invasive Fish Out Of The Water — And On Your Dinner Table"
"As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them."
Source: Washington Post, 07/19/2024
"What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment"
"If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A."
Source: NYTimes, 07/17/2024
"Nations Gather To Negotiate Deep Sea Mining Code As Opposition Mounts"
"The United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) will meet on Monday to consider new rules allowing firms to extract minerals from the ocean floor, despite mounting concerns about the economic and environmental risks."
Source: Reuters, 07/16/2024
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