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After years of rehabilitation, these manatees are returning to the ocean

November 11, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Three manatees at the Dominican Republic’s National Aquarium are set to return to the ocean after an extensive rehabilitation process that has lasted years. According to Spanish news agency EFE, two of the manatees— Juana and Pepe —are eight years old and only lived in the … [Read more...] about After years of rehabilitation, these manatees are returning to the ocean

Rising white shark populations off California signals ‘a healthy ecosystem’

November 9, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

White sharks have long been impacted by humans. Commercial fisheries caught them for decades, and the sharks’ primary food—marine mammals—has been hunted to the brink of extinction. After California moved to protect its white shark population back in 1994, white shark numbers … [Read more...] about Rising white shark populations off California signals ‘a healthy ecosystem’

This startup wants to stop hurricanes in their tracks. Is it possible?

September 16, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

It seems like an outlandish idea, but a Norwegian startup called OceanTherm believes it can prevent catastrophes by stopping hurricanes as they develop. Hurricanes are more violent than ever, and a big part of that is rising ocean temperatures: just a one-degree rise in surface … [Read more...] about This startup wants to stop hurricanes in their tracks. Is it possible?

Why seagrass meadows are the carbon capture solution we need

September 2, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Although rainforests are vital for capturing carbon from the atmosphere, their efficiency hardly compares to that of seagrass. According to the United Nations Environment Program, seagrass can capture carbon an incredible 35 times faster than rainforests. The only problem is … [Read more...] about Why seagrass meadows are the carbon capture solution we need

Every $1 invested in the ocean generates $5 of benefits for the planet

July 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Investing money towards protecting our oceans isn’t just about saving this precious source of biodiversity. According to a new report, every $1 invested in key ocean actions can generate $5 in economic, health, and environmental benefits. The report comes from the World … [Read more...] about Every $1 invested in the ocean generates $5 of benefits for the planet

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