Category: Sustainability
Sustainability for sailors
The Decline of Nature Leading to an Increase in Diseases
Environmental degradation is leading to a rise in infectious diseases that threaten both human and wildlife populations worldwide. A recent analysis of disease data highlighted how factors such as biodiversity
DetailNew findings emphasize the urgency of marine conservation efforts
Decades of overfishing have had devastating effects on one third of global fish stocks, disrupting ocean ecosystems and jeopardizing the livelihoods of millions who rely on them for food. Marine
DetailHow Climate Change Impacts Soil’s Vital Organisms
It’s easy to overlook the bustling activity that happens beneath our feet in the soil. Thousands of mites and springtails play a crucial role in moving carbon into the soil,
DetailProtecting the Ocean: Can Humanity Simultaneously Utilize and Conserve?
As 2020 began, conservationists celebrated Palau’s decision to close 80% of its territorial waters to fishing, creating one of the world’s largest marine protected areas. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced
DetailIs This Still the Oldest Tree in the World?
In eastern California, stands a remarkable Great Basin bristlecone pine named Methuselah, believed to be the oldest living thing on Earth at 4,853 years old, predating the construction of the
DetailReviving a Critical Fishery with Enhanced Protections
Fishing plays a vital role in the way of life in Peru. The Mar Tropical de Grau is a crucial fishing area in the country, supplying two-thirds of the fish
DetailThe Importance of Indigenous Peoples in Combating Climate Change
Brutal heat waves swept through the Southern Hemisphere earlier this year, and now the Northern Hemisphere is facing a long, hot summer. A “heat dome” is expected to cover much
DetailPotential Disruption of Manta ‘Superhighway’ by Mining Operations
If you’re a reef manta, then northeastern Indonesia is the place to be. In the clear blue waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago, these majestic creatures thrive, with populations actually
DetailPathogens on the Move as the Planet Warms
Half of the world’s population resides in regions where dengue fever is a prevalent threat. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently alerted healthcare professionals about the
DetailNavigating a Sustainable Future on World Oceans Day
The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet, providing food, regulating climate, and supporting economies. However, unprecedented heat waves, coastal development, overfishing, and pollution are threatening marine ecosystems and the
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