February 2012
392 posts
Over 180M Tons of Toxic Waste Dumped Into World’s...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Mining enough gold for just a single wedding band generates, on average, 20 tons of contami-
nated mine waste… Via earthisland.org
Help Stop More Navy Sonar Now!!! Please Comment...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Help Stop More Navy Sonar Now!!! Please Comment Help Cetaceans Via nwtteis.com
Whalers not welcome in NZ - Greens
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Japanese whalers reported to be in New Zealand waters should be forced to leave, the Green Party says. Via tvnz.co.nz
Rare whales captured on video off Australia
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines ENVIRONMENT-WHALES-AUSTRALIA:Rare whales captured on video off Australia.. Via moneycontrol.com
Shark fin soup is bad for the environment and your...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Environmental News with a Sticky Twist… Via greenfudge.org
BMAA Neurotoxin Found In Shark Fins Linked To...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Craving a bowl of shark fin soup? Think again. Miami researchers have found high concentrations of the neurotoxin BMAA - linked to Alzheimer’s disease - in shark fins. Via asianscientist.com
Hong Kong Airlines to Continue Transporting...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Hong Kong Airlines is refusing to stop transporting live dolphins captured in Japan despite public uproar over its involvement. Via joc.com
Sky News: Dolphins use unique whistles-scientists
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Bottlenose dolphins have whistles which they use to exclusively greet other members of their species, marine biologists in Scotland have reported. Using hydrophones, the researchers made recordings of dolphins swimming in St Andrews Bay, off the northeastern coast of Scotland, in the summers of 2003 and 2004. When groups of dolphins met...
Sea Shepherd :: When Dolphins Fly
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Sea Shepherd :: When Dolphins Fly Via seashepherd.org
Call for jet skis, boats to be banned in Dolphin...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines CALLS are being made to ban boats and jetskis in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Via portside-messenger.whereilive.com.au
Dead whale washes up on beach - ABC Sunshine &...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Authorities are examining a dead whale that has washed up on a beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Via abc.net.au
New Fukushima Report: “Devil’s Chain Reaction”...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A new independent report on the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear disaster reveals that Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan feared events following the March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami would require the evacuation of Tokyo. The report, conducted by the Rebuild Japan Foundation, a new policy organization comprised of college professors,...
The Sturgeon's Looming Endangered Listing
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A federal agency works with the fishing industry on ways it can minimize incidental catches of Atlantic sturgeon. Via green.blogs.nytimes.com
Coca Cola responds to orange harvest...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The soft drinks giant is looking at extending its supply chain audits and facilitating talks on ensuring better standards after Ecologist investigation uncovers squalid conditions and low pay for some migrant workers in Calabria… Via theecologist.org
Blue Planet Synthesis Paper for UNEP: Environment...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines This paper is a synthesis of the key messages from the individual papers written by the BluePlanet Laureates (Annex I describes the Blue Planet Prize), and discusses the current and projected state of the global and regional environment, and the implications for environmental,social and economic sustainability. It addresses the drivers for change,...
Manila Hotel: Stop serving shark fin dishes
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Each year, an estimated 100 million sharks are killed brutally because of the ongoing demand for shark-fin soup and other shark fin dishes. Aside from containing high levels of poisonous mercury, shark fin is also tasteless. The horrific process of shark finning involves fishermen capturing live sharks, fin them, and dump the finless animal back...
Manta Rays Fate Worse Than Sharks : Discovery News
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines As the population of sharks has depleted, fishermen are turning more and more to Manta Rays - animals unfit to handle the pressure. Via news.discovery.com
Voracious Demand Threatens Manta and Mobula Rays
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines In a surprisingly short space of time, a market for the creatures’ gill rakers has developed, based largely on the notion that they have medicinal value. Via green.blogs.nytimes.com
‘Philippines may be breeding area for whale...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines THERE’s very little data on whale sharks (Rhyncodon typus) in the Philippines, but what researchers have on the biggest living fish in the world point to enforcement of stronger protection and better management regulations in the country. Via sunstar.com.ph
PIA | Philippine Information Agency | Romblon...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “On the world’s seven Pawikan species, five can be found in the Philippines. Four of the country’s species are found in the province of Romblon namely leatherback turtle, hawksbill turtle, green turtle, and olive ridley turtle. The last three mentioned turtles nest in the sandy areas of these two municipalities. The Philippine Wildlife...
BP: Halos 100 baby pawikan sa Davao del Sur,...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “This would’ve been good news if they didn’t carry the hatchlings to the water and if they didn’t put the hatchlings in a tub of water. Those are 2 big NO-NOs. DENR has got to educate coastal communities ASAP…” -Save Philippine Seas Via youtube.com
How EPA helps big corporations greenwash
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “…Walmart, who appears at No. 3 in the EPA’s Green Power Partner rankings with an annual procurement of 872 million kilowatt-hours (enough to power approximately 87,000 homes per year). The EPA inaccurately credits the super-retailer with getting 28 percent of its electricity from green power, because the partnership program allows...
Earth Blog: RELEASE: Top Earth Scientists Warn of...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines EcoEarth.Info is a portal and search engine that promotes environmental sustainability public policy; including climate, forests, water and oceans. Via ecoearth.info
Capacitor: The Cirque Du Soleil Of Environmental...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Dr. Sylvia Earle, famed oceanographer and TED Prize winner, is known for her ocean advocacy work. Via fastcoexist.com
Overfishing begins to impact on Kenyan reef system...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Overfishing along the coast of Kenya is removing predatory fish resulting in sea urchin blooms and loss of corals. Via wildlifenews.co.uk
Shrinking Arctic Sea Ice Linked to Snowier...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Rapidly shrinking Arctic sea ice could be behind unusually snowy winters in the Northern Hemisphere, a new model suggests. Via news.nationalgeographic.com
Hong Kong Airlines address dolphin controversy |...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Hong Kong Airlines has responded to the backlash surrounding its January 16 transportation of five dolphins from Japan to Vietnam. The carrier is also donating an undisclosed amount to an animal charity after an online petition urging it to stop hauling dolphins surfaced last week. The change.org petition, which has already garnered more than...
Narwhal Dolphins Harvested Like Cattle for their...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Narwhal Dolphins Harvested Like Cattle for their Tusks! Via nnsl.com
Manila CitySlicker Leslie: Dolphins Creating Waves
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Art lies in the heart of every city! And for our Manila CitySlickers’ second task, we asked them to roam around their analogue cities and know more about its artistic side. Let’s take a look at what Leslie has to share with us after the stop. Via lomography.com
Nature Goes Missing from Kids' Picture Books -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Children’s books with environmental messages have always been rare, but a new study shows fewer than ever include any images of nature. Via good.is
Whale shark in Davao Gulf
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Location: near Samal Island, Davao Gulf
Dive operator: Carabao Dive Center
Dive boat: Datu Budas If you see a whale shark, swim with it to your heart’s content, but please DON’T touch them. Via youtube.com
Dolphin expert asks: Should they be treated as...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Studies now show that these cetaceans, as they are technically known, possess the next most impressive brains after humans, even ranking above the great apes. Via dailymail.co.uk
5 SCUBA Diving Mistakes to Avoid
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Did you ever made mistake when #scuba diving? Via bookyourdive.com
Lobsters, Lobster Pictures, Lobster Facts -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Lobsters are ten-legged crustaceans closely related to shrimp and crabs. These benthic, or bottom-dwelling, creatures are found in all of the world’s oceans, as well as brackish environments and even freshwater. They have poor eyesight but highly developed senses of taste and smell. They feed primarily on fish and mollusks, but will consume algae...
Endangered Species of the Week: Hyacinth macaw
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Species: (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) Status: Endangered (EN) Interesting Fact: The hyacinth macaw is the world’s largest species of parrot! Via greenfudge.org
Climate change alters bird migration patterns -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Rising temperatures, triggered by climate change, are forcing birds to alter their migration patterns. Via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Scientists to lead ecosystem study of Great...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Scientists are preparing to share the visual majesty of oceanic life with the world, albeit virtually, and Google is also getting involved. Via siliconrepublic.com
Manatee
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Photo take at -30 ft very near to a Caribbean reef. Spotting at 11.45 am today, about 1km from the coast. This is to me the spotting of a life time. You can see a Remora attach to it, amazing. Via projectnoah.org
Sea Cucumbers, Sea Cucumber Pictures, Sea Cucumber...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Sea cucumbers are echinoderms—like starfish and sea urchins. There are some 1,250 known species, and many of these animals are indeed shaped like soft-bodied cucumbers. All sea cucumbers are ocean dwellers, though some inhabit the shallows and others live in the deep ocean. They live on or near the ocean floor—sometimes partially buried...
Sea Anemones, Sea Anemone Pictures, Sea Anemone...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The ornately colored sea anemone (uh-NEM-uh-nee) is named after the equally flashy terrestrial anemone flower. A close relative of coral and jellyfish, anemones are stinging polyps that spend most of their time attached to rocks on the sea bottom or on coral reefs waiting for fish to pass close enough to get ensnared in their venom-filled...
Large Gorgonian Coral/Sea Fan
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Photograph by Timothy G. Laman A large rust-colored gorgonian sea fan perches against a reef in Micronesia. Small, individual coral polyps fuse together over time to create these impressive fan-shaped colonies, which can grow several feet high. Via ocean.nationalgeographic.com
Coral Reefs Photos -- National Geographic
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Orange Cup Coral Photograph by Paul A. Sutherland Orange cup coral clusters on a pier piling on Bonaire Island in the West Indies. About 80 percent of all life on Earth is found in the oceans, which cover 71 percent of the planet’s surface. Via ocean.nationalgeographic.com
Corals, Coral Pictures, Coral Facts - National...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Coral organisms, called polyps, can live on their own, but are primarily associated with the spectacularly diverse limestone communities, or reefs, they construct…” Via animals.nationalgeographic.com
Halloween Pictures: 9 Spooky New Species Found...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines From a Beelzebub bat to a vampire flying frog-see Halloween-worthy species that crept from the shadows into the scientific limelight. Via news.nationalgeographic.com
Animal Planet :: Whales Pass Gas
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Whale Flatulence Captured in PhotoJennifer Viegas, Animal Planet News Via animal.discovery.com
Whale entanglements in lobster gear to be topic of...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines ELLSWORTH, Maine — The Maine Lobstermen’s Association and two research organizations will hold seven meetings in coastal communities beginning Monday to help fishermen learn about the latest research into interactions between whales and lobster gear. Via bangordailynews.com
Neurotoxins in shark fins: A human health concern...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Neurotoxins in shark fins: A human health concern Via sciencecodex.com
Deadly toxins in shark fin soup linked to...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The growing demand for shark fin soup is not only endangering the marine species, but is also a deadly threat to brain health because of high neurotoxin levels. Via zeenews.india.com
‘Radical proposal’ will save ocean life - IOL...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines ‘Radical proposal’ will save ocean life Via iol.co.za
No (shark fin) soup for you! It may be harmful
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The destruction of sharks for shark fin soup has helped put many wild species of the fish on the road to extinction. Now, new research suggests this costly meal may harm humans, too. Via msnbc.msn.com
