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News

Deep sea mining ‘gold rush’ moves closer

May 22, 2013

The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer. The United Nations has published its first plan for managing the extraction of so-called "nodules" - small mineral-rich rocks - from the seabed. A technical study was carried out by the UN's International more…

Climate Change Impacts Fishing Industry While Ocean Science Lags Behind - May 21, 2013
Branson hosts Caribbean Conservation talks on Necker Island - May 20, 2013
How Google Does Streetview for the World’s Oceans - May 17, 2013

Politics

Tensions Flare in Asian Seas, Now Involving Taiwan

May 22, 2013

The world is growing used to reports of aggressive diplomatic and military behavior by China over ownership of the South China Sea and the East more…

What’s the best way to pass a climate bill? Fix the economy first. - May 21, 2013
White House Arctic Strategy Is Clear in Drilling Goals but Not Conservation Goals - May 20, 2013
Double-Secret Training For America’s Feuding Asian Allies - May 17, 2013

Science/Tech

#BycatchProject Cruises Again In World’s Most Productive Tuna Fishing Grounds

May 22, 2013

A veteran group of scientists and fishers will embark on a weeks-long journey through the Pacific in search of better more…

Why Conservation Needs Emotion - May 22, 2013
Solar Powered Boat Sailing Across the Atlantic - May 21, 2013
Earth’s Mantle Affects Sea Level Rise Estimates - May 17, 2013

Environment

How Hitler’s U-Boats Are Still Attacking Us

May 22, 2013

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has some fresh news from World War II: 13 Merchant Marine ships sunk by the German navy in the Battle of more…

BP wants U.S. Government to Reduce Court-Ordered Oil-Spill Payouts - May 21, 2013
Airline Exposed as Shark Fin Trafficker - May 17, 2013
World’s fish have been moving to cooler waters for decades, study finds - May 16, 2013

Adventure

Tara Oceans Polar Circle Expedition

May 22, 2013

On May 19th 2013, the schooner Tara embarked on a new scientific adventure: The Oceans Polar Circle expedition. Tara will travel 25 000 ams around more…

Navy Dolphins Find 19th Century Howell Torpedo - May 20, 2013
New Sea Monster Found, Rewrites Evolution? - May 15, 2013
‘Brazilian Atlantis’: Geologists find part of hidden continent buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean - May 10, 2013

TMP

G+ Ocean Week Line-Up

May 21, 2013

MONDAY, JUNE 3RD // 2P EDT - RSVP HERE
Charles Clover, Blue Marine Foundation
Tom Aikens, Sustainable Chef
Mike Crispino, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
Susanna Fuller, Ecology Action more…