Environmental News
Experts uncover incredible side effects of traditional solar panels: 'We have to address both challenges at the same exact time'. One study found that insect abundance tripled over five years at two Minnesota solar sites. Native bee populations skyrocketed twentyfold. By Leslie Sattler October 1, 2024
New boating restrictions on Portland’s Willamette River reduce complaints, create new problems By Cassandra Profita (OPB) Nov. 27, 2022
Wakeboarders capsizing vision impaired Dragonboaters!
Research shows the ocean is becoming too loud for oysters. Story by Johnny von Einem, 7/24/2024, phys.org
Could robot weedkillers replace the need for pesticides? Carey Gillam, The Guardian, 20 July 2024
Rescue team cuts 800kg of tangled ropes and buoy from humpback whale off Gippsland coast. The Guardian, July 7, 2024.
Sperm Whale Asks Divers For Help Removing Trash Tangled In Its Mouth. Alexander Haro, The Inertia, June 7, 2024
Readers reply: why are bodies of water so calming? The Guardian News, May 26, 2024
Ocean warming is subtly changing the tides. Rodielon Putol, earth.com, May 24, 2024
Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says. Elizabeth Weise and Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, May 24, 2024
Scientist develops biomimetic concept inspired by fish to tackle microplastic problem — and it starts with our laundry machines. "This new technology could be integrated into production chains quickly and inexpensively." By Rick Kazmer, TheCoolDown, May 12, 2024
Scientists uncover lasting impact of monumental dam removal project: 'You can change the marine ecosystem', Kenneth Wilson, The Cool Down, May 11, 2024
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle. The U.S. Coast Guard is embarking on one of its most unique missions yet in Puget Sound: A pilot program to alert vessels of whale sightings. Author: Manuel Valdes-Associated Press, February 21, 2024, KGW.com.
What are sperm whales saying? Researchers find a complex 'alphabet' Lauren Sommer, NPR, May 7, 2024
‘I’m a blue whale, I’m here’: researchers listen with delight to songs that hint at Antarctic resurgence' Luca Ittimani, The Guardian, Sun 5 May 2024.
Florida boaters caught on video dumping trash into ocean. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY, May 2, 2024.
Florida investigators are searching for a group of people aboard a 40-foot boat who were caught on camera dumping garbage into the waters off Boca Raton. The footage went viral on social media, infuriating many in the area especially those who use the waters regularly.
Orca calf successfully returned to open water after bold rescue in Canada. Leyland Cecco, The Guardian, Fri 26 Apr 2024
Earth’s Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved. By Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, April 17, 2024
More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported – here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource. Story by Riley Duren, Research Scientist, University of Arizona, The Conversation News, April 16, 2024
Impact of climate change on marine life much bigger than previously known, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research April 9, 2024 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240409124015.htm
Extinction risk to southern resident orcas accelerating as researchers raise alarm - By Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, April 3, 2024
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-extinction-southern-resident-orcas-alarm.html
Whale song mystery solved by scientists-21 February 2024 By Helen Briggs and Victoria Gill, Science correspondents, BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68358414
Why are orcas suddenly ramming boats? 27 June 2023 By Sophie Hardach, Features correspondent https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230626-why-are-orcas-suddenly-ramming-boats
Catch-stealing orcas are charging after fishing boats – and into harm's way - By Sarah Keartes July 30 2017 https://www.earthtouchnews.com/conservation/human-impact/catch-stealing-orcas-are-charging-after-fishing-boats-and-into-harms-way/
Watch: Killer Whales Try to Steal Angler’s Salmon "An amazing experience but a little too close for comfort" By Dac Collins, Updated On Oct 25, 2023 1:36 PM EDT https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/video-killer-whale-tries-to-steal-salmon/
Diverse values of nature for sustainability, Nature magazine, Published: 09 August 2023