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

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New 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

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How 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,

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Protecting 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

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Is 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

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Reviving 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

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The 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

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Potential 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

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Pathogens 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

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Navigating 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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