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Rising ocean temperatures are threatening fish stocks, new study says

Feb 28, 2019

Warming ocean temperatures resulting from climate change are endangering fish stocks around the world, shrinking some populations by as much as 35 percent, according to a new study, reported by CNN. The stud...

Analysis shows the scale of fishing industry’s impact on the world’s oceans

West Side Story

Feb 25, 2018

Environment, Science

A new analysis of data from fishing vessels shows that 55 percent of the world’s oceans are under pressure from the fishing industry, according to BBC News. The study was published in Science Magazine, and was ...

Trump administration should preserve marine monuments

West Side Story

Nov 14, 2017

Environment, Opinion, Policy, Science

In September, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recommended the modification of ten national monuments to President Trump. In addition to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, Gold Butte in Nevad...

Overfishing and territorial disputes create a dual threat for fishermen in the South China Sea

West Side Story

Sep 1, 2016

Environment, Science, World

The dual threats of dwindling fish stocks and Chinese aggression have made life increasingly difficult for fishermen in the South China Sea. The area is one of the world’s most important fisheries, employing al...

Our oceans are almost destroyed by overfishing, pollution

Platonium

Jun 26, 2014

Innovation

The Global Ocean Commission recently released a report which implies that the world's oceans are being destroyed. This is not happening because of natural forces or random events, but it is happening because o...

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