THE WORLD'S OCEANS........................................................................................... Cayman coral dies off as water warms (.05.07.2007)
(MSNBC) The Cayman Islands have lost 50 percent of its hard corals in the last 10 years in spite of strong environmental laws, and scientists tie that to global warming. Fish species tries to evade warming seas (01.05.2007)
(MSNBC) Worldwide, warming waters can be expected to strain species that require lots of oxygen, forcing them to either relocate to cooler waters or face extinction, the authors write. Study: Some Asian fish decimated (01.24.2007)
The United Nations and the World Conservation Union released a report last year warning that human exploitation of the high seas was putting many of its resources on the verge of extinction. Rising oceans could threaten low-lying coasts (12.14.2006)
(MSNBC) The world's oceans may rise up to 140 cms (4 feet, 7 inches) by 2100 due to global warming, a faster-than-expected increase that could threaten low-lying coasts from Florida to Bangladesh, a researcher said on Thursday. Protection plea for deep-sea fish
(Reuters) Protected ocean areas are needed to save deep-sea fish which have been driven to near extinction by commercial fishing, scientists said on Wednesday. 1/4/2006 Scientists Discover Warning Signs of Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY, Australia — Scientists have identified early warning signs of rising ocean temperatures which threaten to drain Australia's Great Barrier Reef of its vibrant colors. Population numbers may doom salmon; Scientists, analysts believe wild Pacific fish could become extinct (09.07.2005)
(MSNBC) Too many people using too much energy and natural resources make it inevitable that wild Pacific salmon will become extinct over the next century... Presidential panel urges measures to protect oceans
More research funding sought to tackle exploitation, pollution
WASHINGTON - Citing a "critical" need to protect ocean resources from exploitation and pollution, a presidential commission on Tuesday urged President Bush and Congress to double spending on ocean research, create a National Ocean Council at the White House, and earmark billions in offshore oil and gas drilling royalties to a federal oceans trust fund. Red Sea corals near extinction?
Expert says nitrogen from fish farms is killing them
EILAT, Israel - In their heyday, the corals along the shores of the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat were a mecca for divers drawn by one of the most spectacular and biologically diverse reefs in the world. Big-Fish Stocks Fall 90 Percent Since 1950, Study Says
Only 10 percent of all large fish—both open ocean species including tuna, swordfish, marlin and the large groundfish such as cod, halibut, skates and flounder—are left in the sea, according to research published in today's issue of the scientific journal Nature. Study: Only 10 percent of big ocean fish remain
CNN) -- A new global study concludes that 90 percent of all large fishes have disappeared from the world's oceans in the past half century, the devastating result of industrial fishing. Complete collapse of North Atlantic fishing predicted
The entire North Atlantic is being so severely overfished that it may completely collapse by 2010, reveals the first comprehensive survey of the entire ocean's fishery. North Sea faces collapse of its ecosystem
Fish stocks and sea bird numbers plummet as soaring water temperatures kill off vital plankton Dead zones in the oceans and a rate of extinction 1,000 times faster than evolution
Humans have created at least 50 dead zones in the sea with little or no oxygen - and altered almost half of the land surface of the planet. Decline in oceans' phytoplankton alarms scientists
Experts pondering whether reduction of marine plant life is linked to warming of the seas Whale Population Devastated by Warming Oceans, Scientists Say
Global warming has caused an unexpected collapse in the numbers of the world's most hunted whale, scientists believe. Extinction nears for whales and dolphins
Some whales, dolphins and porpoises are now so endangered they could vanish within a decade, scientists say. New Threats Endanger Great Whales
Gland, Switzerland - At the dawn of the new millennium a series of emerging threats endanger the survival of the great whales according to a report released today by WWF, the conservation organization. High-Tech Fishing Is Emptying Deep Seas, Scientists Warn
The demand for fresh fish in homes and restaurants around the world is soaring at a time when well-established fisheries are becoming exhausted. To meet the demand, fishing boats are venturing into farther reaches of the ocean, guided by high-tech devices that include technologies originally developed for the Cold War. "Dirty Fishing" Emptying Oceans, Experts Say
In June, along the shoreline of Mauritania, in northwest Africa, scientists made a gruesome discovery: the carcasses of 230 dolphins, a pilot whale, and 15 endangered hawksbill and leatherback sea turtles. Antarctic Wildlife at Risk From Overfishing, Experts Say
Scientists say urgent international action is needed to safeguard the Southern Ocean's unique wildlife. The warning came last month when Antarctic researchers gathered in London to discuss threats to the region's ecology. Concern focused on commercial fishing, and its potential impact on albatrosses, penguins, seals, and whales. Group Urges National Effort to Save U.S. Ocean Areas
Overfishing at sea, over-development along the coasts, and increasing pollution from cities and fields are leading to decline of ocean wildlife and the collapse of ocean ecosystems, according to a report released today by scientists, fishermen, conservationists, business leaders, and elected officials. North Atlantic Sharks on Sharp Decline, Experts Say
North Atlantic sharks are in serious trouble. Scientists searching through fifteen years of fishing logbooks have spotted a precipitous drop in shark populations. Overfishing Is Drying Up Livelihood of Ports in Western Europe
Vincente Virue wanted to be a fisherman so badly he used his older brother's ID to start working on a ship when he was 12, two years younger than the legal minimum age. Salmon Farm Escapees Threaten Wild Salmon Stocks
A recent study in Norway suggests that wild salmon lose out to sexually precocious fish-farm invaders when breeding in rivers. Sharks Falling Prey To Humans' Appetites
Summer is around the corner, and soon beach lovers will flock to their favorite coastal areas to soak up the sun and plunge into the surf. Many of them, however, will be keeping a nervous lookout for one of Earth's most misunderstood predators—the shark. A Taste for Shark-Fin
Sharks Face Extinction in Many Areas of Globe Scientists demand 'fish parks'
A hundred and fifty of the world's leading marine scientists are calling for a ban on fishing in vast areas of the world's oceans. 'Last chance' for Southern Ocean
Rewards for fish pirates far outweigh the risk of fines. Scientists in Australia have warned that fish piracy is damaging the Southern Ocean to such an extent that time is running out to save it. North Sea in crisis as skate dies out
Ban placed on large areas to stave off risk of species being destroyed Dying seas threaten extinction to cod
Global warming could be tearing apart the delicate marine food chain - spelling doom for everything from zooplankton to dolphins, reports Robin McKie The North Sea Fishing Crisis Oceans in crisis, will Bush step up?
President Bush's oceans advisory panel is about to issue a report calling for a completely new approach to protecting marine life, but already the feeling among some experts is that the president won't have much of an appetite for heeding the advice. TROUBLED WATERS: A Call for Action
more than 1,600 marine scientists and conservation biologists from 65 countries have issued an unprecedented warning to the world's governments and citizens that the sea is in trouble. Deep sea organisms threatened by fishing
BOSTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Deep ocean biodiversity is being devastated as the fishing industry, using improved technology, seeks to increase its catch, biologist Callum Roberts of York University said Friday at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A declaration for the recovery of our seas
Tuesday 23 October 2001 At a conference hosted by WWF, representatives of all those involved in the marine environment have signed the historic Edinburgh Declaration for Oceans Recovery. The UK's fish stocks are on the verge of collapse
threatening fishermen, coastal communities and marine wildlife - according to a new WWF report. Deep sea fish heading towards commercial extinction
Friday 28 November 2003 Commercial deep sea fish species such as the orange roughy are highly threatened by fast expanding and largely unregulated fisheries, and should be immediately protected from high seas fishing activities. Oceans in crisis - world governments must take action
Wednesday 30 October 2002 A new WWF online leaflet reveals that some of the world's most precious marine species are particularly threatened by unregulated international trade and pirate fishing. UK sea life on red alert
Wednesday 20 September 2000 The health of the UK's marine environment is in serious decline as a result of decades of pollution, neglect and over-exploitation, according to a new WWF report.
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