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Climate Change Impacts Fishing Industry While Ocean Science Lags Behind

Climate Change Impacts Fishing Industry While Ocean Science Lags Behind

May 21, 2013

With a limberness that defies his 69 years, Frank Mirarchi heaves himself over the edge of a concrete wharf and steps out onto a slack, more…

What’s the best way to pass a climate bill? Fix the economy first.

What’s the best way to pass a climate bill? Fix the economy first.

May 21, 2013

Wondering why Congress doesn’t pass more environmental legislation? The poor economy probably has a lot to do with it. A new study finds that U.S. senators are more…

White House Arctic Strategy Is Clear in Drilling Goals but Not Conservation Goals

White House Arctic Strategy Is Clear in Drilling Goals but Not Conservation Goals

May 20, 2013

As Secretary of State John Kerry headed to the Arctic Council meetings in Kiruna, Sweden this week, he described the way melting ice is altering life in more…

Navy Dolphins Find 19th Century Howell Torpedo

Navy Dolphins Find 19th Century Howell Torpedo

May 20, 2013

A US Navy dolphin has discovered a 19th century torpedo in deep water off the coast of San Diego, California, during an underwater mine detection more…

Dolphin Protection, Tuna Catch in Conflict for U.S., Mexico

Dolphin Protection, Tuna Catch in Conflict for U.S., Mexico

May 14, 2013

When President Obama dined with Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto this month at the Mexican leader’s official residence, the meal started with “laminas de atun,” thin more…

Who Would Kill a Monk Seal?

Who Would Kill a Monk Seal?

May 8, 2013

The Hawaiian monk seal has wiry whiskers and the deep, round eyes of an apologetic child. The animals will eat a variety of fish and more…

Despite gains, more challenges ahead for U.S. fisheries

Despite gains, more challenges ahead for U.S. fisheries

May 7, 2013

Fish stocks off the U.S. coasts, restored to health over the past four decades by cooperation among competing interests and careful management, are threatened anew more…

A Splash Of ‘Urban Ocean’ On A Southern California Cruise

A Splash Of ‘Urban Ocean’ On A Southern California Cruise

May 6, 2013

A cruise run by the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif., sounds like a picturesque summer outing. But the Urban Ocean boat cruise more…

Hurricane Sandy Dumped 11B Gallons of Raw Sewage in Eastern US Waterways

Hurricane Sandy Dumped 11B Gallons of Raw Sewage in Eastern US Waterways

May 1, 2013

Hurricane Sandy dumped about 11bn gallons of raw and untreated sewage into waterways from Washington DC to Connecticut, the science journalism group Climate Central said on Tuesday. That's or more…

Murkowski: Obama’s Energy Plan Dead Without Wider Drilling

Murkowski: Obama’s Energy Plan Dead Without Wider Drilling

April 19, 2013

The Hill: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) warned the Obama administration Thursday that its proposal to steer federal oil-and-gas revenues into a green energy fund won’t more…