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Interests converge vs marine pollution
Public awareness about the seas in the Philippines may be unparalleled. This, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) which cites the work of the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) in ...
- October 12, 2012
Sea pollution cut since 1972 UN accord, IMO says
The use of the world's oceans as a dumping ground for harmful wastes has been systematically regulated and reduced under the terms of an international convention that was adopted 40 years ago, the UN agency that polices ...
- October 30, 2012
The oyster is NY's environment 'hero'
On a summer morning, marine biologist Ray Grizzle reaches into the waters of the Bronx River estuary and pulls up an oyster. The 2-year-old female is "good and healthy." He grabs another handful and gets more good news. "
- September 4, 2012
Heavy Antibiotics, chemical abuse poison fish industry's health
The heavy use of chemicals and antibiotics in aquaculture may result in disease outbreaks and even the collapse of the industry, the head of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) warns. "Chemical and ...
- March 16, 2012