Ocean Life News in Brief: May-01-2016
New Supernova Traces Found by Australian National University Researchers
The Atlantic reported on April 14 on new findings of a team of researchers from the Australian National University in Canberra. The team led by Anton Wallner assures to have found traces of supernova in three separate locations of the ocean. Supernova Archaeology is breaking into new territory saying that the “History of the Universe is Written on the Ocean Floor”
“North American West Coast Requires Immediate Plan for Ocean Changes,” California University Says
On April 12 the University of California San Diego reported that changes to the ocean chemistry are being registered in the North American West Coast. Scientists urged for immediate action. The changes are caused by global carbon dioxide emissions. The group proposed a regional management strategy.
Ocean Temperature Analysis Could See Tornadoes Coming Months Before Formation
Discovery News reported on April 15 on a new method to predict tornadoes. Findings of a study published in the Environmental Research Letters concluded that tornadoes could be foreseen months in advance by analyzing surface temperature miles away. NOAA scientists and University of Miami researchers explained patterns of El Niño-Southern Oscillation ENSO along with sea surface temperatures analyzed for the sector of Tornado Prevention.
Massive Crab Swarm Filmed by WHOI for First Time in Panama Depths
Discovery released video images on April 12 of a massive crab swarm taking to the depths of the bottom of the Pacific Ocean near Panama. It is the first time in history that such event has been video captured. Thousands of Red Crabs -Pleuroncodes planipes were registered by the Deep Rover 2 submersible at 1.2 thousand feet below ocean's surface by researchers of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution WHOI.
SpaceX Makes History Landing Rocket in Middle of the Ocean
International Press reported on April 12 that after years of testing and experimenting Space X finally managed to land a rocket in the middle of the Ocean. The ocean rocket landing is historical. The technology is to be used to make space exploration and space projects more economically viable by recovering key technology which usually sinks to the bottom of the ocean.
“International Marine Biodiversity Agreement Advances,” Greenpeace Says
Greenpeace reported on April 13 that World Leaders who met in New York at United Nations to discuss the initial elements which will be included in a 2017 legal agreement which will protect, conserve and manage marine biodiversity at international seas are advancing positively. “The World has started to develop a new treaty to protect ocean life. And the progress is encouraging!, “ Greenpeace reported.
“80% of Coral Reefs of Christmas Island Pacific Ocean Dead,” Georgia Tech Scientists Say
Popular Science reported on April 14 that El Niño is turning the Pacific Ocean Coral Reefs into “Ghost Towns”. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech and the University of Victoria examined coral reefs around the tiny Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists assure that 80 % of corals are dead, 15 % are bleached and 5 % are “hanging in there”.
“Ocean´s Energy Enough for Global Population Needs: Triton on It,” Bloomberg Reports
Bloomberg reported on April 12 on a new technology which is tapping into the Ocean's energy. “The oceans generate enough energy for us to give up coal and gas completely, but no one has been able to harness it effectively. The Triton is a wave harvester that uses a novel design which may be the key to unlocking the power of the ocean,” Bloomberg reports.
“Tribal Fisheries Don't Agree with Federal Green Light for Ocean Salmon Harvest,” Seattle Times Reported
Seattle Times reported on April 15 that despite a US Federal Fishery Council approved limited ocean salmon harvests off Washington's coasts local tribal fishery managers and the State still don't meet consensus on a plan. “If no agreement is reached during the next few weeks, the State could try to come up with a separate management plan that would be submitted to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Fisheries for approval,” Seattle Times reported.
Taking the First Edition of IMOCA New York–Vendée
On April 11 IMOCA reported that there are less than seven weeks to go for the start of the New York: Vendée -a first time event for the IMOCA Ocean Masters World Tour. “Solo skippers are working hard with their weather advisors to analyse thoroughly the course and the anticipated weather conditions expected for this unique eastbound transatlantic race,” IMOCA assured. Sailors not only see a chance to race, train and qualify for the coming Vendee Globe but a chance to take the win in the event at its First Edition. The course is very similar to the New York-Barcelona leg of the IMOCA Ocean Masters World Championship and to that of the Barcelona World Race.
Worldfish Center Working to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture in Myanmar
On April 13 BBC reported that WorldFish Center has set up a training program for small-scale fish farming in the hope of improving livelihoods. “Myanmar is a country rich in water resources, and yet few farmers are used to the idea of breeding fish. It means poor rural households are missing out on fish as a source of nutrition as well as income,” BBC reported from the Irrawaddy Delta.
Bangladesh Could Increase Fish Production by .7 Tones Generate Thousands of Jobs and Reap 1 Billion USD
The Fish Site reported on April 11 that according to a new World Fish Center study Bangladesh has great potential for Aquaculture Growth. “By managing 0.5 million hectares of floodplains the country could generate massive jobs and increase fish production by 0.75 million metric tonnes,” Financial Express reported. “Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation had the report made by four independent researchers with financial support from World Fish,” media reported.
“Gas and Oil Surveys Impact Right Whales,” Wildlife Conservation Society Says
A new paper of the Wildlife Conservation Society was released by Science Daily on April 14 which assures that surveys for oil and gas impact Right Whales. “A series of seismic surveys for oil and gas planned for the mid- and southeastern Atlantic coastal areas of the United States pose a substantial threat to one of the world’s most endangered whale species,” the paper concludes.
“Galapagos Penguins Under New Inspiring Protection,” Washington University Experts Say
Science Daily released a new study of the University of Washington on April 7 on Galapagos Penguin Conservation. “New regulations by the government of Ecuador aim to protect the waters around the Galapagos Islands as a marine preserve, including main feeding areas for Galapagos penguins,” the paper assures. Researchers of the University of Washington are applauding the new regulations by the government of Ecuador to protect the waters around the Galapagos Islands.
“Mediterranean Loggerhead Turtles Dying in Middle East and North Africa,” Science Daily Reports
On April 6 the University of Exeter reported that Mediterranean Loggerhead Turtles are dying in waters off the Middle East and North Africa. “Conservation biologists have found that many adult loggerhead turtles are migrating to areas of the Mediterranean where they are dying, trapped in fishing nets used by small scale fishing operations in Cyprus, the Middle East and North Africa,” researchers concluded. The paper was published in Science Daily.
Adidas to Release New Complete Line of Running Shoes and Apparel Made of Ocean Waste
International Press reported on April 18 that after years of working with designs and prototypes Adidas will released a complete line of running shoes and apparel made entirely of ocean waste. “In 2015 Adidas unveiled a shoe manufactured entirely from ocean waste. The prototype was manufactured by Adidas designer Alexander Taylor who recycled plastic and fishing nets from the ocean and made it into a yarn that has almost identical properties the regular yarn...Adidas is making an entirely collection of performance running shoes and apparel from the ocean waste,” media reported.
“West Coast Fisheries at Risk,” San Diego Tribune Reports
San Diego Tribune reported that climate change is impacting the production in waters of the West Coast. “The West Coast’s famously abundant fisheries are at risk as the region’s waters become more acidic, a group of scientists have warned,” San Diego Tribune reported. Ph alterations have impacted the Oyster production in the Pacific Northwest which has dropped 22 % between 2005 and 2009.
Plastic Bank Moving Forward in Haiti
The Plastic Bank through the Social Plastic Facebook Page is updating its progress in Haiti. The Plastic Bank Haiti Program aims to bring an opportunity to vulnerable conditions. Extreme waste in Haiti could be turned around as an opportunity by the Plastic Bank who is out on the global mission to convert recycled plastic into currency.
Rio Games: Running out of Road and Water
Only two Sailing World Cup Regattas remain before the Rio Games start. Sailors will be given an opportunity to test themselves against world class oppositions before Brazil at the Sailing World Cup Hyères on April 27-May 1 and Sailing World Cup Weymouth & Portland on June 8-12.
Slow Winds Take Over St. Barth
On April 18 Sail World reported that light winds dominated at St Barth Les Voiles. The Committee of the regatta had to face the cancellation of the third race.
Biggest El Niño in 20 Years Turns 2016 WSL Big Wave Awards Historical
WSL broadcasted live for the World -once again the 2016 WSL Big Wave Awards on April 23. This year's edition registered the highest submissions due to the massive swell which ruled over Asia and America driven by the strongest El Niño of the past two decades.
The Surfing Factory Goes to Western Australia
“Remember that project we did in Bali last year called The Factory? The one where we hung out in Bali with seven surfers and gave you up-to-the-minute content on our site and social?... Well, yeah, we’re doing it again,” Surfing Magazine reported.
