While the sources of nutrient enrichment today may be different, the mechanics that created what scientists call “oxygen-deficient zones” remain the same, according to Boston College Assistant ...

Area of Expertise Places where humans interact with the marine environment: coastal zones, ports, harbors, fisheries, etc. and the complex issues that arise from that interaction. Where You’ll Work ...

Krill is considered to be the largest animal biomass in the wild on Earth and is an important prey species for baleen whales ...

It is estimated that 80 per cent of pollutants in the marine environment originate from land. Some of the hazardous substances, such as toxic heavy metals, persistent organic compounds (including ...

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture ... to protect eelgrass through creation of marine nature reserves and conservation zones. That enables further protections through restrictions ...

The Norwegian government has unveiled a proposal to establish a Marine Protection Act that would allow for the creation of ...

In a significant step towards supporting marine conservation efforts in the ... in the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone. On 15 December 2023, Alison Blake CMG, Commissioner ...