It is interesting to know that scientist have developed a device that will be used to monitor animals and to understand how these animals see the world, thereby to answer important questions about animal behavior. This device is referred to a “Ultraviolet Television”. Previously, devices such as Television, computer screens
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FISH POOP HELPS REMOVE 1.65 BILLION TONS OF CARBON FROM THE ATMOSPHERE EACH YEAR
New research has shown that carbon in faeces, respiration, and other excretions from fishes make up about 16% of the total carbon that sinks below the ocean’s upper layers. Ecosystems provide a huge range of benefits and services to humans – one of these is the extraction of carbon dioxide
IN BRAZIL, MANY SMALLER DAMS DISRUPT FISH MORE THAN LARGE HYDROPOWER PROJECTS
The advancement of small hydropower dams is far-flung throughout Brazil and some other places of the world, exceedingly overshadowing large hydropower projects. The increase in numbers of these smaller dams is a response to growing energy and security needs. Their increase, however, imposing a threat on many of the remaining
HUMAN ACTIVITY DROWNING OUT THE NATURAL SOUNDSCAPES SIGNALS IN THE OCEAN
Alarm!!! Anthropogenic Ocean Noise Becomes Unbearable For Undersea life– The Volume Keeps Rising Like Never Before. Many marine species are impeccably adapted to detect and communicate with sound. Dolphins call one another by unique names, Toadfish hum, Bearded seals trill, Whales sing and so on. But recent research has shown
DROP THE ‘S’
In past years the issue of pollution and climate change coupled with the recent pandemic has demonstrated how connected humans are with the blue planet. The World Oceans day, which was eventually recognized In December 2008, by the United Nations General Assembly has been updated to “World Ocean Day.” The
ALARM AS ARCTIC SEA ICE NOT YET FREEZING AT LATEST DATE ON RECORD
For the first time since records began, the main nursery of Arctic sea ice in Siberia has yet to start freezing in late October. The delayed annual freeze in the Laptev Sea which is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean has been caused by freakishly protracted warmth in northern
SAVING MARINE LIFE: NOVEL METHOD QUANTIFIES THE EFFECTS OF PLASTIC ON MARINE WILDLIFE
Plastic debris in marine ecosystems is a serious global issue and is the research focus of leading scientists across the globe. Almost 700 marine species have been documented to interact with plastic, most commonly by ingesting smaller pieces and becoming entangled in larger pieces. Among the most affected species are
REVIEW OF 10TH SERIES OF THE WEST AFRICA REGION OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY AFRICAN WEBINAR SERIES.
The office of the Regional Director, West Africa Region of The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter held an online webinar on zoom on Friday 28th of August, 2020. The programme started at 2pm and ended 5pm(GMT+1)* The theme of the programme is “AFRICAN AQUACULTURE: YOUTH DYNAMISM, AQUACULTURE NOW AND THE
INDUSTRIES IN THE UNITED STATES PLEDGES TO CUT PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NEW PACT
More than 60 businesses, government agencies and NGOs have so far joined the US Plastics Pact, representing each part of the supply and plastics manufacturing chain. The organizations also aim to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging and ensure 30% of plastic packaging is recycled or responsibly sourced
LATEST STUDY REVEALS THAT TURTLES USE CRUDE MAP TO NAVIGATE
A new study found that green sea turtles rely on a “crude map” to navigate the ocean, often going several hundred kilometers off course before successfully arriving at their destination. Click on the link below for full details https://news.mongabay.com/2020/07/sea-turtles-often-lose-their-way-but-always-reach-their-destination/ Image source: Image by Michelle Roux / Coral Reef Image