Deep sea mining will produce far too few benefits for the harm it will cause. That is the result of an analysis by marine scientists and policy experts from around the globe, led by Dr. Rashid Sumaila from the University of British Columbia.
Take a look at what projects are going to be funded in 2024 with The Pacific Salmon Commission’s (PSC) Northern and Southern Funds. See full list.
Public health and prosperity, food and energy systems, economic productivity and environmental integrity all rely on a well-functioning and equitably managed water cycle. Find out more about how water impacts everything on earth.
“The Fisheries Department announced last week it had closed the area on B.C.'s central coast over the coral reef to all commercial and recreational bottom-contact fisheries, including mid-water trawl.” Read the full article.
"He and fellow geophysicists will be watching to see how much of the Earth's crust is formed with one eruption, he said, while biologists will be most interested in how animals respond to any changes." Find out more.
<p>The results of a groundbreaking study commissioned by nonprofit organization Common Seas showed 8 in 10 of us have microplastics in our blood. <a href="https://only.one/watch/stephen-fry-unpacks-the-startling-discovery-that-... out the short video</a>.</p>
Breaking News! A bill directing the state Treasury to essentially divest Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of nearly $1 billion in investments in coal mining and energy companies awaits the signature of Gov. Tina Kotek. Find out more.
“Overall, we concluded that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy had not effectively managed hazardous spills,” B.C. auditor general Michael Pickup said, following the report’s release. “The program is designed for there to be consequences, but those responsible for spills don’t comply with the law.” Read full article.
"Overall, the costs of salmon farming to marine ecosystems through pollution, parasites and high fish mortality are estimated to be about USD $50 billion globally from 2013 to 2019." Read full article.
Fed up with how unsustainable open-net pen salmon farms are? Send a letter to our PM and new Minister now.
The MV GSL Eleni arrived Jan. 1 after the 300-metre container ship had a rudder malfunction just off the coast near Tofino. Find out more.
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