Protecting Species
Whales and Dolphins: Behavior, Biology and Distribution (Animal Science, Issues and Professions)
Authors: Craig A. MurrayPublication Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 The biology of cetaceans is one of the most compelling areas of research because of the extreme adaptations whales and dolphins have had …
Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures From the Census of Marine Life Primary tabs
Authors: Nancy KnowltonPublication Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 The astonishing diversity of ocean life will wow you in this riveting book, perfect for all ages, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. Citizens of …
Silver nanospheres are cytotoxic and genotoxic to fish cells
Authors: Mark J. Spalding, John Pierce Wise Sr., Britton C. Goodale, Sandra S. Wise, Gary A. Craig, Adam F. Pongan, Ronald B. Walter, W. Douglas Thompson, Ah-Kau Ng, AbouEl-Makarim Aboueissa, Hiroshi …
50 Ways to Save the Ocean (Inner Ocean Action Guide)
Authors: David HelvargPublication Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it’s easy to feel powerless to protect them. 50 Ways to Save the …
Climate Change And Oceans
Authors: Mark J. Spalding Publication Name: Consultative Group on Biological Diversity Publication Date: Sunday, August 1, 2004
Plastic in the Ocean
Plastic, the most common form of persistent marine debris, is one of the most pressing issues in marine ecosystems.
Blue Carbon
Blue carbon is the carbon dioxide captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems, stored in the form of biomass and sediments from mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows.
Ocean Acidification
The ocean absorbs a significant portion of our carbon dioxide emissions, which is changing the chemistry of the ocean at an unprecedented rate in a process known as ocean acidification.
Sustainable Aquaculture
Aquaculture makes a substantial contribution to our food supplies, so it must be done in a way that is sustainable.
Ocean and Climate Change
As concerns about climate change increase, the interrelationship between the ocean and climate change must be recognized, understood, and incorporated into governmental policies.