Ocean Life News in Brief: June-17-2014

Hurricane Cristina Turns Category 4 in Pacific Ocean

The powerful Hurricane Cristina turned Category 4 in the Pacific Oriental Ocean. Hurricanes moved into Mexican land.

Indic Ocean Tropical Tuna Management Set by Tuna Commission

The Tuna Commission of the Indic Ocean maintains the measures of management of fishing for tropical tunas.

Chile Pacific Ocean Development and Cordillera Passing

Local press of Chile reported that the development of the Pacific coast is key to the country and border passing routes through the Cordillera Mountains are required.

Maldives Tourism Sector Presses the Paradise

Maldives Islands are being signaled out by local press as the top touristic destination. Impact of the sector on the environment has not been measured.

Whale Shark Turns up Dead in El Salvador Pacific Ocean Beach

El Salvador Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources MARN communicated that a whale shark was found dead in a beach of the east of El Salvador Pacific Ocean. Causes of death have not been established.

Documentary PLANET OCEAN Presented in Isla de Mujeres Aims to Solve Top Mysteries

The documentary PLANET OCEAN was presented in the Isla de Mujeres Mexico. The documentary showcases findings of scientifical missions of TARA Expeditions which aimed to solve largest mystery of the oceans.

International Press Highlights Work of Under-Water Photographer Von Wong

The work of the photographer Benjamin Von Wong shooting now breathtaking images underwater are being highlighted by international press.

“Tastes of the Seychelles”, Documentary Reveals Culinary Arts of Paradise

The new documentary Tastes of Seychelles is receiving coverage as it reveals culinary culture and arts of the paradisiac islands.

California University Says James Cameron Expedition Revealed Unique Biodiversity

The University of California US assures that the unprecedented mission and video shot by ALTA MAR RETO of James Cameron revealed unique biodiversity ranging from giant amebas, crustaceous and other organisms.

China Innovates in Submarine Technology Reaching Depths below 5 Thousand Meters

Chinese submarine JIALONG reached the astonishing depths of 5.057 meters in “international” open waters of the Pacific Ocean. The immersion has been compared to the 10 thousand meter immersion of the CHALLENGER DEEP obtained over half a decade ago.

Zanzibar Tanzania Turns into a Sure Spot for Whale Shark Diving

Africa Tanzania is fastly becoming a leading destination for divers in search of the elusive whale sharks. Zanzibar unlike other promoted whale shark destinations is a sure site to find the specie.

Costa Rica “Temperatures Affect Island of Coco,” Local Divers Say

Divers of the Island of Coco Costa Rica are reporting high temperatures caused by El Niño. Divers assure that the situation is impacting the valuable coral reefs of the National Park. The island has been compared to Galapagos due to its rich biodiversity.

Colombia Press Say River Atrato Route Perfect to Unite both Oceans

Local press of Colombia assure that the perfect route to unite both Oceans -Pacific and Atlantic is the river Atrato. The river runs 750 kilometers and is the most navigable river after Magdalena and Cauca but strangely not utilized for transport.

Knowledge of Traditional Culture of the Polynesia Passed from Generation to Generation

History and heritage of Polynesia people, boat construction, culture, dance and songs and traditional tattoos is transmitted from generation to generation, press report on World Oceans Day.

Student of 19 Years of Age Patents Solution for Ocean Floating Waste Clean-up

Boyan Slat, 19 year old Dutch is on the media spotlight for his innovative idea for ocean decontamination. Slat´s giant funnel is under patents, is of low cost and has no risk for fauna.

Ocean Life News in Brief

Ocean Level Increase Dropping Oceans Floor: International Press reported on December 5 on the findings of new research which assures that due to ocean level increase the ocean floor is sinking. The study published online in Geophysical Research Levels used mathematical equations to accurately measure the Ocean's floor impact driven by the increased of water volume weight. Using data from 1993 to 2014 researchers found that ocean level increase is causing the Ocean floor to drop globally by the milimeters. Ocean Dead Zones Up By Four: On January 8 New York Daily reported that Ocean Dead Zones have quadrupled.Researchers warned in a new study that oxygen-starved ocean dead zones, where animals and plants are struggling to survive, have increased fourfold and it may not be reversible. The new study was published in the Journal Science. The increase of Dead Zones was linked to climate change. La Niña´s Polar Wave Hitting Hard the US -Freezing Oceans: International Press reported on the Polar Wave hitting hard the US. The event is linked by experts to the influence of La Niña. “For the past couple of weeks, parts of North America have been chilling down to record temperatures, with massive snowfall and icy cold conditions putting life at a standstill for many,” media reported. The US East Coast has been particularly badly hit with the likes of Boston down to Philadelphia reaching bone-chilling lows of near 0°F , with icy winds making it feel closer to around -10°F to -20°F. Officially 18 were dead and 100 million affected. Government of Bali Declares a Garbage Emergency: On January 5 Ocean Conservancy reported on a New Waste Management Emergency in Bali. Massive amounts of ocean debri are affecting the island. The situation has reached its peak as the Government of Bali declared a “Garbage Emergency”. Clean up works have began. “Ivory Coast Village Swallowed by Ocean Increase,” Aljazeera Reports: On January 8 Al Jazeera reported that ocean increase levels are affecting infrastructure in the Ivory Coast. “Rising tides and more frequent, devastating storms are slowly destroying what is left of Lahou-Kpanda, the offshoot of what was once a major colonial town near the mouth of the Bandama River, the longest river in Ivory Coast,” Al Jazeera reported. Arctic Ocean Radioactive Levels on the Rise: IFL Science reported on January 3 on the findings of new report which assures that radioactive levels in the Arctic Ocean are on the rise. “Concentrations of radioactive radium-228 in the Arctic Ocean increased between 2007 and 2015,” the report reads. While levels have not yet reached a mark of concern the trend is worries experts. Lauren Kipp of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution addressed the issue. New World Wide Ocean Turtle Study Says 90% of Plastic Pollution Cases Result in Death: Earth Sky Org reported on January 7 that hundreds of marine turtles die every year after getting tangled in trash in oceans and on beaches. A research published in the journal Endangered Species Research took on a World-Wide Survey covering the major oceans where turtles live. They discovered that 91 % of the entangled turtles were found dead. They also suffered serious wounds from entanglement, leading to maiming, amputation or choking. Double Whirlpools Discovered for First Time: December 4 Press reported that Double Eddies have been registered for the first time in History. Tangled up Double Eddies can travel great distances affecting ecology significantly. Eddies are a natural part of the ocean environment but double whirlpools had only been theorized by mathematicians.

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