Officials mull seismic tests near Calif nuke plant
SAN FRANCISCO - Plans to use an array of powerful air canons in an undersea seismic study near a Central California nuclear power plant have federal and state officials juggling concerns over marine life with public safety. Pacific Gas & Electric Co ...www.huffingtonpost.com
100 scuba divers to help protect marine life
BACHOK (Sept 30, 2012): The Department of Marine Park has placed 100 of its scuba divers in a patrol team to protect marine life in 38 marine park locations in the peninsula, as well as in four other locations in Labuan. Its director-general, Dr ...www.thesundaily.my
Marine life makes a comeback in Forth
The Forth estuary was a natural larder until more than a century of pollution ended its role in feeding the surrounding population.www.scotsman.com
Weird sea creature new species found in PH
BATANGAS CITY—An odd-looking sea creature locally christened the "bubble shark" is breathing new life into a campaign to preserve a vital marine corridor straddling five provinces in the Southern Tagalog region. Discovered only last year by marine ...newsinfo.inquirer.net
For White Sharks, Diet Is Different For Each Individual
They are thought of as apex predators, animals who as adults have no natural predators of their own in their natural ecosystem.www.redorbit.com
Centre may impose new conditions on Kudankulam to protect sea life
New Delhi: Government on Friday said it was open to imposing additional conditions on the Kudankulam nuclear power project, if directed by courts, to protect the marine ecosystem of the region. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) has met all ...ibnlive.in.com
Marine animals wanted for Marineland
Plans to transform Napier's Marine Parade as a mecca for families, holidaymakers and tourists have not dampened the resolve of Marineland supporters who want marine animals to feature in the site's redevelopment. The Napier City Council's Big Picture ...www.nzherald.co.nz
Whale found on Northumberland beach was unusual species
Experts from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) charity went to her aid when she was found in Druridge Bay at about 07:00 BST on Wednesday.www.bbc.co.uk
Journey to the Antarctic Ocean
London - Up to one million new species of microscopic sea life have been observed for the first time, promising new revelations about the marine ecosystem that could revolutionise our understanding of climate change's impact on the world's oceans.www.iol.co.za
Marine life could curb development in Haiti
While snorkeling in the overfished coastal area along Haiti's Bay of Fort Liberte recently, biologists encountered rich marine life that could threaten government plans to build a modern, multimillion-dollar commercial port. The government has said the ...www2.tbo.com
Tony Kanal Appeals To Aquarium Bosses Over Marine Life Concerns
Kanal isn't the only rocker to express fears over the musical torture of marine life - Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee has become embroiled in a verbal war with SeaWorld theme park bosses in San Diego, California after he asked them not to use his band's ...www.contactmusic.com
Nearly 3000 marine mammals will be harassed in Diablo Canyon seismic survey
•Observing protocols for shutting the survey work down if marine mammals are close to the research vessel or if there is evidence that marine life is being injured or killed. Trained observers will be on the research vessel and support boats to watch ...www.sanluisobispo.com
'Need to reclaim coastline to help marine animals'
The binding themes were against practices such as dynamite and cyanide fishing, depleting coral reefs, industrial pollution, and the devastating effects of plastic and toxic waste on marine life. S. Tarun, a student of Loyola College, observed that ...www.thehindu.com
NYFF 2012 Review: LIFE OF PI Is Intriguing But Inconsistent
Much of the film is set on a lifeboat where the main character is stranded with zoo animals, and the action here is rendered with an eye-popping vividness.twitchfilm.com
Marine Life Park to open to public ahead of RWS official opening
Singapore News. Marine Life Park to open to public ahead of RWS official opening. By Olivia Siong | Posted: 24 September 2012 1121 hrs.www.channelnewsasia.com
$800K in RI grants offered for marine life study
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's governor has announced $800,000 in state grants for researchers studying the effects of climate change on marine life. Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) said Tuesday the funding is available through a program of ...www.boston.com
Letter: Chico bag ban can protect ocean life
All of this garbage is a huge threat to marine life, and plastic bags are among the worst killers. That's why Chico should ban single-use plastic bags.www.chicoer.com
Marine microworlds: the private life of plankton
Marine microworlds: the private life of plankton. Tara Expedition - C. Guiguand The Tara research vessel has recently completed a 70,000-mile journey around the world's oceans collecting data on plankton biodiversity.www.bbc.co.uk
Big turnout against PG&E seismic testing at Commission meeting
Jim Kellogg, Fish and Game Commission: "It's a Marine Life Protection Area, not a Marine Life Killing Area and as long as I'm here we're not gonna recommend to the department anything that's killing anything that we're trying to protect.www.indybay.org
Op-Ed: International Marine Animal Trainers Association code of ethics?
The US Marine Mammal Inventory Report (MMIR) records the Miami Seaquarium, Sea Life Park in Hawaii, the Indianapolis Zoo, Sea World Inc. and the US Navy as having imported live cetaceans from Japan.www.digitaljournal.com
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