• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
logo
Follow Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
Emissaries Login Here Become an Emissary

Today's Solutions: March 6, 2021

Lets look for some solutions about...

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Become An Emissary

Log In   |   Create Account

Sharks

CITES convention is gearing up to protect dozens of species of sharks and rays

August 27, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

This week, representatives from 180 countries meet for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). A landmark achievement of this most recent convention is the potential protection of a dozen species of sharks and rays, including the world’s fastest … [Read more...] about CITES convention is gearing up to protect dozens of species of sharks and rays

Satellite data can help scientists save endangered shark species

April 10, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Sharks have patrolled our oceans for more than 400 million years. They survived near-global extinction events and outlived countless other marine species. But according to several studies, shark populations around the world are suffering a serious decline due to human activities … [Read more...] about Satellite data can help scientists save endangered shark species

Sequencing shark DNA could lead to better treatments for cancer

February 20, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

There’s no doubt that sharks are one of the most feared creatures on Earth, but they are also one of the most sophisticated and enduring ones. They are particularly good at healing themselves and resisting cancer, with some species even living to the ripe old age of 400. In an … [Read more...] about Sequencing shark DNA could lead to better treatments for cancer

New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters

February 12, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Lawmakers in Hawaii have been busy bees over the past couple years when it comes to drafting laws that protect the natural beauty of their islands. The Aloha State banned all sunscreens that harm coral reefs last year and banned all plastic bags years ago, with new legislation … [Read more...] about New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters

« Previous Page

Primary Sidebar


Top solutions Trending Now!

  • The UK plans to test a new fleet of zero-emission buses on its roads March 6, 2021
  • Wind farm funds condor breeding program to offset potential species harm March 5, 2021
  • Research: The success of San Francisco’s pandemic hotel housing program March 5, 2021
  • National Parks are leading the transition to all-electric federal fleets March 5, 2021
  • Bird missing for 170 years rediscovered in Indonesian rainforest March 5, 2021

Categories

Arts Birds, Bees, & Bugs Building Community Business Design Education Election 2020 Emissary Profiles Energy Environment Fashion Fashion Week Finance Food Future of Food Gender Global Development Health Innovation Instagram Lifestyle Magazine Marvelous Mushrooms Miscellaneous Neurodiversity Policy Making Power of Positivity Science Social Justice Space Staying Healthy Technology The Optimist Living The Optimist Today The Optimist View The Weekly Theme Transportation Uncategorized Urban Development Water

The Optimist Daily Update: Check out our new podcast!

Footer

The Optimist Daily Mission:

To accelerate the shift in human consciousness by catalyzing 100,000,000 people to start each day with a positive solutions mindset.

  • About Us
  • Become an Emissary
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Brought to you by thousands of Emissaries passionate about improving the world and these organizations:

© 2021 The Optimist Daily. All Rights Reserved.
2020 Alameda Padre Serra #135, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA