Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is an unrecognized hero in the fight against climate change. It’s the world’s most powerful carbon sink, absorbing an astounding 90% of excess heat and storing four times more carbon than the Amazon rainforest. Even more remarkably, the ocean generates up to 85% of the oxygenContinue reading “Protecting Our Oceans: The Need for the High Seas Treaty”
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Why Marine Protected Areas are Key to Fight Climate Change: A Dive into Catalina’s Ecosystem
The silhouette of Catalina Island finally emerged on the horizon. For the past hour, the ferry had made its silent progress over the unchanging blue waters of the Pacific. Situated off the Californian coast near Los Angeles, Catalina Island is not just a scenic spot but also a beacon of marine conservation with an impressiveContinue reading “Why Marine Protected Areas are Key to Fight Climate Change: A Dive into Catalina’s Ecosystem”
Meet the ocean’s scariest predators. And sharks.
William McKeever was onboard a boat with two fishermen in Montauk, New York. His goal was to film a shark hunt, which he later described in his book, ‘Emperors of the Deep – The Ocean’s Most Mysterious, Most Misunderstood, and Most Important Guardians‘. Several teams were participating in this “tournament” aiming to catch the biggestContinue reading “Meet the ocean’s scariest predators. And sharks.”
Incredible Octopus Intelligence: Why We Should Respect and Protect These Fascinating Creatures
Inky the octopus must not have been too happy in his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. I know I wouldn’t be if I was locked up in a small room like a prisoner for a crime I didn’t commit. Inky wanted out. And one night, he got just the opportunity. The lidContinue reading “Incredible Octopus Intelligence: Why We Should Respect and Protect These Fascinating Creatures”
How killer whales went from being hated to loved
The air was thick with anticipation. People scanned the blue surface for the next glimpse. And then, gasps, as two sleek black bodies emerged. I was aboard a whale-watching tour boat. The two killer whales (or orcas) we’d spotted were brothers, named Onca and Lynx, aged 18 and 14 years, respectively. I wondered how theyContinue reading “How killer whales went from being hated to loved”
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