Creeping threat to mangrove forests in Nellore
The Hindu Mangrove forests in the coastal areas are considered nature's barrier against the fury of cyclones and other natural calamities as they prevent land erosion. Nellore district, which has a 157-km-long coastline, has a rich growth of mangroves in ... and more » |
Tempo.co |
Life-Preserving Mangroves in Papua
Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Ohotya village in Mimika Regency, Papua, was lively in the afternoon. Children came out to play around their stilt houses as the adults finished their daily chores. Ansalma Matnarewa, one of the villagers, just returned from the ... |
The Guardian |
Thames estuary shipwrecks in spotlight at pop-up museum
The Guardian The shifting sand bars of the estuary, including the dreaded Goodwin Sands, nicknamed the Ship Swallower, spelled disaster for thousands of sailors and their vessels. Dant's intricate pen and ink drawing shows scores of the known victims, from little ... |
Khmer Times |
Gov't Wants 'Revitalized' Coast
Khmer Times Ministry officials, conservationists and members of the public got their hands dirty in Prek Ampil village in Kampot province yesterday by planting mangrove trees at the site of a revitalization project that officials hope will spur a restoration of ... |
VIDEO: Humpbacks cavort in Columbia estuary Sunday
Chinook Observer MEGLER — There were more reports Sunday of humpback whales in the Columbia estuary, primarily in the north channel as it passes close to the Washington shoreline near the north end of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The video embedded here shows a ... |
The Sun |
Hooe Lake deaths: Memorial for car estuary plunge pair
BBC News A memorial service has been held for a man and woman who died when their car plunged into an estuary. The elderly pair, who have not been formally identified, were killed after their car came off the road and fell into Hooe Lake in Plymouth on Thursday. Elderly couple drown after 'reversing off 20ft cliff while trying to park'The Sun all 41 news articles » |
Developers stopped in tracks to protect estuary in landmark KwaZulu/Natal ruling
SA PROMO Magazine Mgoboseleni is an important complex estuarine lake system connected to an estuary by a stream that flows through rare swamp forest and mangroves. The estuarine lake also has a breeding population of crocodiles and hippopotamus. The park includes 467 ... |
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership announces dinner and art gala
Pamplin Media Group The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership will host its 17th annual fundraising dinner and art gala Saturday, Oct. 15, to benefit outdoor programs for kids. The gala will be held at the Columbia River Yacht Club at 37 NE Tomahawk Island Drive, in Portland. and more » |
Duluth News Tribune |
Do not eat: Researchers seek clues on mercury in St. Louis River estuary fish
Duluth News Tribune But if the same kid catches a big walleye on the St. Louis River estuary in Duluth, the state warns her not to eat it. Ever. That's because walleye in the estuary contain very high levels of toxic mercury — among the highest from any lake or river in ... |
Concerns over impact of dredging on Shannon Estuary
Limerick Leader A newly established group that claims to represent farmers, fishermen and residents along the Shannon Estuary has warned that proposed dredging of the area around the Aughinish jetty could have “serious adverse effects on marine life and water quality”. |
The Yucatan Times |
Sept. 4, Nat Geo TV premieres “Mangroves of the Maya World”
The Yucatan Times For the first time, the secret life of the “Mangroves of the Maya World” will be revealed in a documentary made by National Geographic Channel in a production filmed in the Yucatan Peninsula. The film will be premiered on Sunday Sept. 4 on Nat Geo Wild ... and more » |
PlanningResource (subscription) |
Clark backs Humber Estuary gas pipeline
PlanningResource (subscription) The secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy has approved plans for a new gas pipeline under the Humber Estuary after he concluded that the development was in line with relevant national policy statements and would not result in ... and more » |
Mangrove rehab program expanded
The Borneo Post SANDAKAN: The SFD-ISME Mangrove Rehabilitation Project which was started in 2011 has until now expanded its mangrove rehabilitation programme involving 20 planting sites throughout the State – within eight forestry districts, namely Sandakan, Beluran ... |
Shannon estuary port trade equivalent to 1% of Ireland's GDP
Limerick Leader Mr O'Donovan welcomed the publication of the report which, he said, reaffirmed the key role that the estuary and SFPC plays in the national economy. “It will, no doubt, catch some people by surprise as the scale of that contribution was largely unknown ... |
Chromatography Today |
Estuary Tasting Ale? Chromatography Helps an Ale Taste Like Water
Chromatography Today Water samples from Chesapeake Bay — the largest estuary in the US, whose water quality the National Aquarium is helping to improve — were analysed using ion chromatography to determine the mineral and salt composition. These were then replicated in ... |
The star of the ‘Whale Wars’ television series will make his first public appearance at Vermont Comic Con on Saturday, August 27.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has announced that Captain Paul Watson has recently entered the U.S. safely, despite two Red Notices issued against him by Japan and Costa Rica.
Captain Watson had been living in exile in France under the protection of the French government for the past two years. He is wanted by Costa Rica where he is accused of intervening to stop a Costa Rican shipping vessel, the Varadero I, that was illegally finning sharks in Guatemalan waters in 2002.
After obtaining permission from Guatemalan authorities to bring the vessel in for breaking the law, Captain Watson attempted to arrest the vessel, but the poachers broke free and fled toward Costa Rica.
Later that month the Costa Rican authorities filed a criminal complaint alleging that Captain Watson and his crew threatened and attempted to murder the seven crew members of the Varadero I, as well as damaging their vessel. This complaint was based on testimony supplied by the Varadero I crew. A local foundation offered Captain Watson counsel, yet neither he nor his appointed counsel were provided timely notification about a preliminary hearing on the matter in December 2002.
Sea Shepherd filmed the entire incident that occurred at sea, while the Varadero did not provide any documentation.
Although the allegations of attempted murder were later dropped when the court viewed Sea Shepherd’s footage, new charges were added. However, Captain Watson was never informed of this development or given a summons to appear.
When Captain Watson did not appear for trial, the Costa Rican court declared him a “rebel” and issued a warrant for his arrest on the charge of “violation of ship traffic.” This charge came a decade after the incident!
The matter escalated on May 13, 2012, when German authorities detained Captain Watson in Frankfurt. Six weeks later, Costa Rica submitted a modified extradition request alleging “shipwreck endangerment and aerial disaster,” a far more serious offense typically associated with terrorism.
Two days after that, Japanese authorities formally requested Captain Watson’s arrest on conspiracy charges stemming from a 2010 incident involving Sea Shepherd’s campaign to stop Japan’s illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean. In August 2012, Interpol issued a Red Notice on Watson for the Costa Rican charge of “shipwreck endangerment.”
Captain Watson fled Germany after some 70 days of house arrest for fear of being recaptured and extradited to Japan. He was also concerned that if sent to Costa Rica, his life would be in danger because the shark finners had spread the word that there was a $25,000 bounty on his head.
After Captain Watson left Germany, Interpol issued a "Red Notice" alert for the activist’s detection.
Captain Watson is a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen. When he was arrested on the Japanese warrant in 2012 in Germany, officials seized his American and Canadian passports, eventually returning them to the two countries. The United States gave Captain Watson his American passport back and told him it has no plans to arrest or deport him based on the Japanese warrant. However, Canadian officials, under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government, refused to return Captain Watson's Canadian passport.
That same year, Captain Watson stepped down voluntarily from his duties as captain of the SS Steve Irwin and president of Sea Shepherd U.S.A.
France granted Captain Watson asylum, shielding him from extradition requests by Costa Rica and Japan on charges that are politically motivated.
While living in France over the last two years, Captain Watson married his girlfriend, the Russian-born opera singer Yanina Rusinovich. The couple are expecting a baby boy in October.
This past spring, Captain Watson returned as President of Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA.
In June, with a newly elected Trudeau government in Canada, Captain Watson finally got his Canadian passport back with help from Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May. May signed on as Captain Watson’s guarantor on the passport application.
Since his recent arrival to the U.S., Captain Watson and his wife have been residing in Vermont.
Captain Watson will be making his first public appearance on Saturday, August 27 at Vermont Comic Con. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Sheraton Amphitheater of the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center (870 Williston Rd, Burlington, VT).
Sea Shepherd will also have a booth on hand in the Emerald Ballroom, E-21.
Why are the Mangroves Dead at Great Pond?
Saint Croix Source There is also another conjecture that the influx of huge amount of Sargasso last year blocked flushing of the pond and kept the salinity too high for the mangroves to survive. One thing is certain: the mangroves at Great Pond have been devastated. |
The Seattle Times |
Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangroves ecosystem
The Seattle Times In this July 18, 2016 photo, Sri Lankan mangrove conservation workers carry mangrove saplings for planting in Kalpitiya, about 130 kilometers (81 miles) north of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's government and... (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) More ... On World Mangrove Day, 9 things to know about these tough plantsMongabay.com World Mangroves Day: State loses 96 pc of mangroves in 40 years ...Mathrubhumi English Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangrove forestCTV News Prothom Alo (English) -The Hindu all 22 news articles » |
Report to outline economic impact of commercial activity on Shannon Estuary
Limerick Post THE significant economic contribution in a national context of Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) and the Shannon Estuary will be detailed in an 'Economic Impact Assessment' by independent strategic research consultants W2 Consulting published this ... |
News 12 Long Island |
Rust tide spreads across entire Peconic Estuary
News 12 Long Island The university's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences says the rust tide began as isolated patches near Sag Harbor earlier this month. It has since spread from Riverhead to East Hampton. (8/23/16) ... Toxic rust tide spreads across entire Peconic estuary, potentially ...RiverheadLOCAL Rust tide spreads in Peconic Estuary, marine expert says | NewsdayNewsday Rust Tide Spreads Across Peconic Estuary - Southampton - 27east27east.com Patch.com -Hamptons.com all 7 news articles » |
RiverheadLOCAL |
Toxic rust tide spreads across entire Peconic estuary, could be lethal to estuary's fish, marine life
RiverheadLOCAL Rust tide in the Peconic estuary is currently being reported at densities exceeding 3,000 cells per milliliter, according to the Gobler Laboratory. Densities of rust tide above 500 cells per milliliter poses a lethal threat to marine life. This ... Harmful rust tide spreads in Peconic Estuary, marine expert saysNewsday Rust Tide Spreads Across Peconic Estuary27east.com Rust Tide Spreads Across Entire East EndPatch.com Hamptons.com all 6 news articles » |
SoutholdLOCAL |
Toxic rust tide spreads across entire Peconic estuary, could be lethal to estuary's fish, marine life
SoutholdLOCAL Rust tide in the Peconic estuary is currently being reported at densities exceeding 3,000 cells per milliliter, according to the Gobler Laboratory. Densities of rust tide above 500 cells per milliliter poses a lethal threat to marine life. This ... and more » |
Auckland stuff.co.nz |
Unitary Plan decision stops development of Okura estuary on Auckland's North Shore
Auckland stuff.co.nz The decision not to move the rural-urban boundary, north of Auckland, from the Vaughans Rd ridgeline to meet the Okura Estuary was met with elation by residents and disappointment by the developer. The council's Governing Body voted to reject the ... and more » |
A 1st: Reserved forest status for mangroves
Times of India "Only mangroves on government land have been notified as reserved forest. The land will now be transferred to the forest department, which will be responsible for its protection and conservation. Earlier, we needed to inform the collector for any ... and more » |
Protecting the Mangroves
Bali Discovery Suspicions by District Officials (Kecamatan) that a green polluting substance flowing into the mangrove on the outskirts of Nusa Dua are originating from the waste management facility of the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) have now ... |
Android Police |
Kodi version 17 beta with new Estuary and Estouchy themes is now ready for download
Android Police This release brings the new Estuary and Estouchy themes for big screens and mobile devices, which we detailed version 17's changes back when the first nightly builds became available. in March. The developers have shown off the experience in a YouTube ... Kodi 17 "Krypton" Beta 1 Out Now with Huge Video Playback, Live TV ImprovementsSoftpedia News all 2 news articles » |
A 1st: Reserved forest status for mangroves
Times of India "Only mangroves on government land have been notified as reserved forest. The land will now be transferred to the forest department, which will be responsible for its protection and conservation. Earlier, we needed to inform the collector for any ... |
SciDev.Net |
Sri Lankan mangroves respond to conservation plan
SciDev.Net With US$ 3.4 million from the Califronia-based Seacology and manpower and other support from the Sri Lankan government, some 283 community organisations have been engaged in the work of conserving and replanting mangrove forests. The national ... |
Pattaya Mail |
Navy releases turtles, plants mangroves for Mother's Day
Pattaya Mail The 1,000 participants also planted mangroves to preserve the coastal environment. Among the turtles released was a 5-year-old green turtle breeder and a 10-year-old hawksbill sea turtle saved by the center. Celebrities pose with school children before ... |
Water Online (press release) |
CH2M Continues Next Phase Of Work On Thames Estuary Asset ...
Water Online (press release) CH2M recently agreed to its second annual programme of work with the Environment Agency on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 Programme... CH2M embarks on second phase of Thames flood-protectionThe Construction Index all 2 news articles » |
Lord Heseltine visits north Kent to see growth potential for Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission
Kent Online Lord Heseltine took a tour of north Kent to see how businesses can help contribute to the economic growth of the region. The former deputy prime minister is chairman of the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission, aimed at developing a vision and ... |
SciDev.Net |
Sri Lankan mangroves respond to conservation plan
SciDev.Net With US$ 3.4 million from the Califronia-based Seacology and manpower and other support from the Sri Lankan government, some 283 community organisations have been engaged in the work of conserving and replanting mangrove forests. The national ... |
