Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
As Arctic sea ice cover diminishes, shipping routes that were impassable most of the year are opening up.
Tag: overfishing
Why 70-plus species of sharks and rays needed new international trade limit protections
Countries around the world agreed in December to add the species to an international treaty’s list for protection
We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
Our global study found that areas where industrial fishing is banned are largely succeeding at preventing poaching.
‘Jaws’ at 50: Was the terrifying movie really to blame for worldwide shark declines?
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history.
Are we too late? A Miami teen shares her hopes and fears for the planet at UN Ocean Conference
Climate change, plastic pollution and collapsing fish stocks are among the threats facing the world's oceans.
Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security
Ecological disruptions can cause social and political instability, economic strife and strained international relations.
Healthy shark populations are crucial for healthy oceans
Decades of research led by Florida International University's Mike Heithaus reveals the role sharks play in our oceans.
Turning the tide: ocean and shark conservation
The SOSF Distinguished Speaker Series features leading shark and ray researchers, educators and conservationists.
Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is ‘healthy,’ despite big declines in water quality and biodiversity, new study finds
Overall, the research found that support for local policy actions to protect and restore the bay was extremely high.