Tuesday, December 31, 2019
There's A Dreamy Hidden Garden In Louisiana That Feels Like A Jungle Oasis - Narcity
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10 ideas to celebrate warmer weather in state parks and historical sites - Henry Herald
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Snowy owls are majestic visitors from the Arctic during winter in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
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'Thrilling' sightings of bottlenose dolphins among the UK's coasts memorable moments this year - Daily Mail
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Man rescued by Midway fire after getting stuck in marsh - WCBD News 2
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The top 10 news stories from 2019: Growth, adventure and ... a curious bear - goskagit.com
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Revealing the squealing - Majorca Daily Bulletin
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Manatee County River Run 2019 - Patch.com
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One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction - Third Force News
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Sea Shepherd Removes over 1000 Pieces of Illegal Fishing Gear from Vaquita Habitat
Landmark achievement reached before the end of the decade, as the fight to save the vaquita continues
San Felipe, Mexico – December 31, 2019 – Operation Milagro, Sea Shepherd’s campaign to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, reached a significant milestone this month.
Over the past six seasons of the campaign, more than 1000 pieces of illegal fishing gear have been removed from the Upper Gulf of California. This federally-protected and UNESCO recognized area is home to the vaquita, the most endangered marine mammal in the world.

Sea Shepherd crews have removed more than 650,000 feet (200,000 meters) of illegal gear from the vaquita habitat, equivalent to over 450 times the height of the Empire State Building.
Gillnets, which are prohibited in the area, are the primary threat to the survival of the vaquita – a species whose numbers have seen a rapid decline over past decades. At present, it is estimated that only 6-19 vaquitas remain in existence.
In March 2019, Sea Shepherd encountered a dead vaquita trapped in a gillnet, removing any doubt that the illegal fishing gear poses a deadly threat to the tiny cetacean.
“This highlights the importance of our work in the area,” says JP Geoffroy, Campaign Leader for Operation Milagro, continuing, “there are so many illegal nets in these waters, and every net we remove can mean the difference between survival and extinction for the vaquita. We are not going to stop, we are not going to back down. The survival of a species is at stake.”
The illegal fishing gear is put in place by poachers hoping to catch totoaba, a protected species whose swim bladders sell for a high price on the Chinese black market. These nets kill indiscriminately and are responsible for the deaths of numerous species present in the area including whales, turtles, sea lions, dolphins, and vaquitas.
Sea Shepherd has been present in the Upper Gulf of California since 2015, working in close collaboration with Mexican authorities to remove the illegal fishing gear that threatens the area. During this time, the crew has documented the entanglement of over 7000 animals and have successfully rescued and released 3977 of them back into the ocean. 975 of the trapped animals were listed as threatened, endangered, or critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Over 100 of these at-risk animals were saved.
Earlier in the year, several live vaquitas were sighted in the area during a joint scientific expedition coordinated by Mexico’s National Commission on Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) in collaboration with Sea Shepherd and Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias del Mar, with the participation of world leading vaquita researchers and support from the Mexican Navy (SEMAR).
“It is our responsibility to give the vaquita every possible chance to survive and recover,” says Eva Hidalgo, Sea Shepherd’s Science Coordinator. “During the last collaborative expeditions, we saw several vaquitas, including a mother and a calf pair. These sightings mean there is still hope and we must continue working as hard as ever to remove not only 1000 pieces of illegal fishing gear, but as many as needed. We are here to ensure that the animals we sighted remain safe and become the ones that save this species from extinction”.





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Monday, December 30, 2019
Letter: America badly needs a new president | Letters to the Editor - Reading Eagle
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There's a Texas-size area of hot sea water off the coast of New Zealand - CNN
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Mysterious 'Hob Blob' Is Drifting in Pacific Ocean, Near New Zealand - Webby Feed
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The 14 Wildest Science Stories from 2019 - Livescience.com
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Of Yolanda, drought, and deforestation: A decade of sweeping environmental trials in PH - ABS-CBN News
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2010 to 2019 – The only decade news review that matters - thedailyblog.co.nz
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Things Are Looking Dire for Gulf Coast Coral Reefs - The Good Men Project
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Mussels show some animals can adapt to climate change - Futurity: Research News
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Mysterious 'Hob Blob' Is Drifting in Pacific Ocean, Near New Zealand - Webby Feed
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2010 to 2019 – The only decade news review that matters - thedailyblog.co.nz
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Mussels show some animals can adapt to climate change - Futurity: Research News
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Eco-Friendly Trends Transforming Flooring Options - Earth911.com
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Part of Historic Florida Landmark Collapses After Semitrailer Slams Into It in Rain - The Weather Channel
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Sunday, December 29, 2019
After 4 pipe breaks, raw sewage and dead fish spotted on Tarpon River amid cleanup - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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Seven-year-old girl drowns in Moore River at popular Guilderton holiday spot in WA - ABC News
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The eagles have landed – in South Portland - Press Herald
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Man dies after taking ill during a dive in Cork Harbour - The Irish Times
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Upcoming Events at Lyme Public Library Through March - lymeline.com
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Newsroom On Okarito and being a mistress to a 'poet' - Newsroom
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SC fisheries get boost from recycled oyster shells, Christmas trees - Charleston Post Courier
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Children’s environmental book ‘write’ on the mark - Northglen News
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15 watery places that will put your heart in your mouth - HeraldScotland
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San Antonio Bay Partnership to address ecosystem's evolving challenges at conference - Victoria Advocate
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Artificial reef building in Yangtze estuary restores aquatic ecosystem - CGTN
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State salmon board awards grants for three county projects - The Columbian
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Decade rewind: Unincorporated Silverdale continues to grow - Kitsap Sun
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State Awards Lewis County $653796 for Salmon Recovery Projects; $26.1 Million Provided Statewide - Centralia Chronicle
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Reflecting on the sunset - Universal Hub
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Columbia Co. receives funding for estuary project | Columbia County - Hudson Valley 360
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Jarrid Houston column: Fishing, ice conditions favorable at St. Louis River Estuary - Duluth News Tribune
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Nicaragua’s Canal Megaproject: A Blueprint is All That’s Left - Havana Times
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Madison Area Round Up - forwardlookout.com
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Discover China: Artificial reef building in Yangtze estuary restores aquatic ecosystem - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
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Land Trust Adds Properties on Washington, Chambers Islands - Door County Pulse
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Saturday, December 28, 2019
Authorities seize Rp 12 billion worth of mangrove charcoal - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post
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Mazatlán Jungle and Stone Island Tour Review - Travel Off Path
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Locals focus on saving green after fire at Nerul mangroves - Hindustan Times
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FIRs in 3 cases of wetland reclamation in Uran - Hindustan Times
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Neighbors voice concern for the destruction of mangroves along 4-Mile Cove - Wink News
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Lee County set to decide likely fate of land along Cape Coral preserve - Wink News
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Bicyclist spots body in canal near Miami-Dade’s Mangrove Preserve - WPLG Local 10
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Awarded for saving mangroves - The National
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Navi Mumbai: Collector orders probe into CRZ violations at JNPT - Times of India
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Learn from our past - New Straits Times
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Guest Commentary: Preserving our island life - Pine Island Eagle
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HC nod to cut 500 mangrove trees for Mumbai infra projects - Times of India
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Darien Land Trust welcomes new board members, Eagle Scout - Darien Times
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Filming in challenging locations, tracking climate change - PBS NewsHour
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Shy sparrow, gull-chaser among 2019 Birds of the Year - CT Insider
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My Christmas Eve in Dollar General: Trump has been impeached, but life goes on - Salon
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Charlestown's salt ponds are ecosystems in transition | Daily-news-alerts - The Westerly Sun
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Charlestown piled up accomplishments in 2019 | Guest Columns - The Westerly Sun
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What's happening south of Boston - The Boston Globe
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Environmental group marks 50 years with nature walks - The Boston Globe
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The Spanish scientists are already saving the sea - INDONEWYORK
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Look again at north Four-Mile Cove site - cape-coral-daily-breeze.com | News, sports, community info. - Cape Coral Daily Breeze
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Crunch time beckons for Scotland’s wildlife - The Scotsman
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Japan, UK, PH, eye collaboration for sustainable coastal communities - Philippine Canadian Inquirer
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South Carolina's Gullah culture carries on its West African heritage through crafts, folktales, and music - Roadtrippers Magazine
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MARNI JAMESON: Lessons learned from 2019 — Part 2 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Conservationists are petitioning for a dugong emoji - Mashable
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Everglades Coalition Conference set for Captiva - cape-coral-daily-breeze.com | News, sports, community info. - Cape Coral Daily Breeze
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Surfcasters scoring big wintertime perch | Fish Rap - Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Record Number of Manatees Killed by Boats in Florida This Year - The Weather Channel
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Belize Set to Adopt Comprehensive Fisheries Reform Law - Environmental Defense Fund
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Florida boaters killed record number of manatees in 2019 - WWSB
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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Fishermen applaud menhaden moratorium in Virginia - SouthCoastToday.com
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Hudson River Park sees new highs in attendance and green initiatives - amNY
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Where to Eat, Drink, and Dance on New Year's Eve in Brooklyn - BKLYNER
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Letter: Environmental impact report should be required before Abingdon business park moves forward - Baltimore Sun
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Fishermen unhappy with pace of dredging activity at Arasalar estuary - The Hindu
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NSF grant supports study of low-oxygen zones - MSUToday
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A closer watch on needed on landfills - Stuff.co.nz
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Q&A: Love oysters? Here’s how to truly understand and appreciate these delicious bivalves - Los Angeles Times
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Three Wishes For 2020 - East Hampton Star
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10 great walks in Essex to enjoy this Boxing Day - Gazette
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As sea stars vanish from Marin beaches, Romberg scientists search for answers - Tiburon Ark
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Delaware Bay estuary access issue murky as compliance deferred to New Year - Stuff.co.nz
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Vietnamese-Taiwanese couple found dead in separate locations - Focus Taiwan News Channel
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Sewage-Tainted Water Now Extends to Coronado Shorelines, County Warns - Times of San Diego
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Beachs from IB to Coronado closed due to contaminated water - FOX 5 San Diego
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More closures due to Tijuana River contaminated water runoff - 10News
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TOP TEN (easy) WALKS: Our guide to a Christmas stroll in Cornwall - This is The West Country
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Fighting Climate Change With Ocean-Based Solutions - The Maritime Executive
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China Focus: Chinese lawmakers urge sustainable use of fishery resources - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
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Oakland Assembly: With giant food hall, Jack London Square again seeks to fulfill potential - San Francisco Chronicle
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Special Christmas delivery for River Forth tug boat crew - The National
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Coastal towns confront rising sea levels - Daily Astorian
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Muni, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre representatives join students for wetland clean up - Cowichan Valley Citizen
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Scientists Struggle to Save Vital Seagrasses from Coastal Pollution - The Weather Channel
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Top news this decade: Deputy Pill killed, Needelman corruption case, major fish kill - Florida Today
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Fighting Climate Change With Ocean-Based Solutions - The Maritime Executive
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Unprecedented and worrying rise in sea levels - Science Daily
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Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2019, report says - msnNOW
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Florida boaters killed record number of manatees in 2019 - WESH 2 Orlando
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
JNPT destroyed 19-ha mangroves in Uran, activists tell MCZMA, HC panel - Hindustan Times
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On the Water: Make some time for holiday fishing - Pine Island Eagle
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Water-you doing Chennai? - The New Indian Express
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Forest dept files FIR against Army club for mangrove destruction - Hindustan Times
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Fighting Climate Change With Ocean-Based Solutions - The Maritime Executive
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Storing carbon and saving the economic system? Mangroves can do each. - Editorials 360
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9 Best Beaches In Florida To Have A Dreamy Getaway At If You Like Privacy - Narcity
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Storing carbon and saving the economy? Mangroves can do both. - Grist
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Merry Christmas wishes: Tight lines, good weather in 2020 - The Anna Maria Islander
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How a Team of 20 Environmentalists Plans to Offset Carbon Emissions of 1 Million People with Mangroves - TheInertia.com
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Spill and run: Brazil struggles to identify tanker behind major oil leak - Diálogo Chino
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The story of swimming camels - Media India Group
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Sundarbans, an evolving unique ecosystem - Khmer Times
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Tackling Carbon Emissions on a Grassroots Level - Journal of Petroleum Technology
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Seven perfect places to go kayaking in the UAE - Time Out Dubai
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Monday, December 23, 2019
Army Corps' plan for Lake Okeechobee might not prevent discharges if 2020 is like 2019 - TCPalm
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Coastal Towns Like Wheeler, Oregon, Confront A Fate Tied To Antarctica's Melting Glaciers - OPB News
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New boat aims to help Exmouth Christmas Day dip go swimmingly - East Devon News.co.uk
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2019's most read commercial stories - World Architecture News
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State awards more than $4.1 million for Peninsula salmon recovery projects - Peninsula Daily News
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Muni, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre representatives join students for wetland clean up - BCLocalNews
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Forum seeks urgent health risk assessment for New River Estuary - Stuff.co.nz
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Christmas prawn prices skyrocket in Australia - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
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New boat ramp for Christmas - Scoop.co.nz
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Woman dies as vehicle crashes into estuary in Onehunga, Auckland - Stuff.co.nz
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WRD awaits funds to tackle Ennore estuary sedimentation - The Hindu
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Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases critical habitat in Bella Coola estuary - Williams Lake Tribune
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San Juan County receives $400k for salmon recovery projects - Islands' Sounder
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Delta smelt: the tiny fish caught in California's war with Trump - The Guardian
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Knysna authorities work to clean up Waste Water Treatment Works and recreational areas - News24
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Family travel: Finding the magic in Mendocino - Calgary Herald
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JIM VIBERT: McNeil shows courage his predecessors lacked - TheChronicleHerald.ca
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Cost of grayling permits confirmed for The Esk from Musselburgh estuary to the A1 - Edinburgh News
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DEC awards grants to Hudson River Estuary watershed communities - Mid-Hudson News
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An up close and personal look at the humble oyster and where it comes from - Newcastle Herald
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Ecological impacts of palm stearin spill to the coastal ecosystem - Science Daily
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House of the week: Luxury on tap in Lisheen with cocktail bar and hot tub - Southern Star Newspaper
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FGCU's "The Water School" brings the water quality battle to our backyard - Wink News
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Where do baby sea turtles go? New research technique may provide answers
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Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sea Shepherd Reveals Unbridled Poaching as 80 Skiffs Raid Habitat of Critically Endangered Vaquita Porpoise
In flagrant disregard for federal law, dozens of skiffs fishing with illegal gillnets swarmed the protected waters home to the most endangered marine mammal in the world this week.
San Felipe, MX, December 9th, 2019 – Over 80 skiffs swarmed the shores of San Felipe, Baja California yesterday in an organized effort to poach for totoaba, an endangered type of sea bass whose swim bladder is prized on the Chinese black market.
According to estimates from Sea Shepherd’s drone footage of the illegal activities at least 500 totoaba were illegally caught and slaughtered during the day’s incident. Skiffs with up to seven poachers aboard were observed catching totoaba, cutting open the fish, removing swim bladders, and dumping the bodies back into the sea.
Additional drone footage revealed poachers using a new method of fishing this season known as “Pesqueria de Encierro,” to illegally catch the totoaba bass. This method involves circling the migrating fish between several skiffs while setting as many gillnets as possible in a seine, forming an enclosure from which there is no escape.

“In previous years, poachers have let their nets drift before returning to retrieve them, enabling Sea Shepherd and the Mexican authorities we collaborate with to make quick work of hauling them out of the Vaquita Refuge,” stated Sea Shepherd Campaigns Director Locky Maclean, concluding “this new method allows the poachers to quickly encircle an entire school of totoaba while tending the nets so they are not confiscated. The prized bladders are transferred to a getaway skiff, with the dead fish thrown back to sea, gutted.”
In broad daylight, less than two miles from shore in front of the otherwise sleepy town of San Felipe in the Upper Gulf of California, Navy and Federal Inspectors were overwhelmed by the sheer number of skiffs and fishermen in the area. Sea Shepherd Campaign Leader Jean Paul Geoffroy stated: “With a total of up to 420 fishermen, and only 2 small naval speedboats able to respond, authorities were overrun, while poachers had a free-for-all.”
At 12:43pm, Captain Nick Bohnet of the M/V Sharpie, one of two former US Coast Guard cutters Sea Shepherd operates in the region to support Mexican authorities, reported that several crew members on board heard the sound of two shots fired, believed to be small arms, near a large group of skiffs. M/V Sharpie remained at a safe distance with all non-essential personnel taking cover inside the vessel. Only four days earlier, on December 4th, Sea Shepherd suffered gunshot damage to an unmanned aerial drone while documenting illegal fishing activities in the area.
“Illegal fishing for totoaba has existed for years, but Sea Shepherd crew have never observed such blatant poaching with such impunity so close to the Zero Tolerance Area, an area identified by scientists as the most important habitat for the the critically endangered vaquita porpoise,” said Sea Shepherd Science crew member Laura Sanchez.
Sea Shepherd has been present in the Upper Gulf of California since 2015 as part of Operation Milagro, a campaign to protect the most endangered marine mammal on Earth – Mexico’s Vaquita porpoise. According to last official data, fewer than 19 vaquita remain alive. The main threat to the tiny cetacean, endemic to the Upper Gulf of California, is illegal totoaba gillnet fishing.










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