Conservation Fisheries Pollution
Humpback, Minke, and Fin Whales… Oh My! The Science of Whale Entanglement in Irish Seas
Mapping the risk of whale entanglement sheds light for marine conservation efforts.
Category: Conservation
Conservation Policy
Strategically Preserving Biodiversity in a Changing Ocean
Selecting climate-resilient refuge areas is achievable but requires tactful conservation planning.
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation
Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?
Watching the watchers: New study examines the behavior of vessel operators around an Australian fur seal colony
Coastal Management Conservation
The North Atlantic right whale, and the effects of multiple stressors
In this new study, researchers investigate new methods to look at how species cope with multiple stressors all at once...
Conservation Ecology
Common dolphins – maybe not aging well…
A new study estimating age of dolphins in the Bay of Biscay shows their lifespans may be getting shorter -…
Conservation
What can manta ray movements teach us about establishing protected areas?
A research team investigates how tracking manta ray movement can improve the conservation of the vulnerable species.
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation
Porpoise Echo Chamber: When Fake Clicks Change Real Behavior
Technology can be a massive help in conservation, but sometimes have some unexpected consequences...
Climate Change Conservation
How to Protect Corals as Tested During the 4th Global Coral Bleaching Event
Relocating corals to lower depths offers hope of survival through bleaching events.
Conservation deep sea Ecology
The patchy quilt of the deep-sea: polymetallic nodule fields
Deep-sea diversity is shaped not only by the animals, but also by the diverse habitats that are homes to distinct…
Conservation
A Story of Fishers and Dolphins in Southern Brazil
The incredible tale of humans and wild dolphins working together
Conservation
Testing the Effectiveness of Urban Marine Protected Areas
Can Marine Protected Areas effectively protect the natural environment in the shadow of large population centers?
Conservation engineerings
The secret lives of real baby turtles… and fake ones?
Clabough EBD, Kaplan E, Hermeyer D, Zimmerman T, Chamberlin J, Wantman S (2022) The secret life of baby turtles:…
Conservation
Where there are birds… there are whales?
You've probably heard that where there's smoke, there's fire. A new study shows a similar connection between whales and birds.
Conservation Economy
Feeling the COVID-19 blues: The future of Grenada’s blue carbon ecosystems
This study highlights the projected environmental impacts of COVID-19 on Grenada's blue carbon ecosystems.
Conservation
The bigger the better? Larger North Atlantic right whales tend to birth more babies
North Atlantic right whales are growing less and having fewer babies. Could stress be the cause?
Conservation
Good News for Green Turtles
Over 50 years of protection has led to extreme benefits for green turtle populations.
Conservation
Good News for Green Turtles: 50 years of conservation gives huge boost to nesting population.
After fifty years of conservation, the green turtle population on the island of Aldabra has increased dramatically.
Conservation
A Place for Orcas to Call Home
Orcas face increasing threats from human related activities and marine noise pollution. Is there somewhere quiet they can call home?
Conservation
Gray whales not in great shape
Research reveals waning body conditions in gray whales as high mortality period continues.