marine conservation – envirobites

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Citizen-Scientists Share Sky-High Shark Scenes

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Cypress Novick 0 Comments citizen science, drones, marine conservation, marine wildlife, shark conservation, volunteer

Drone footage of wildlife promotes collaboration between researchers and hobbyists

Animal behavior

Soft Manatee, Warm Manatee? Understanding How Manatees Behave

October 1, 2022May 30, 2023 Andrea Valcarcel 0 Comments animal behavior, endangered species, manatees, marine biology, marine conservation, marine life, marine mammals, marine species, temperament

Antillean manatees are an endangered subspecies of manatee that live in the warm waters of the Caribbean, but little is known about their behavior, both in the wild and under human care. This is why scientists in France set out to better understand and define manatee behavior in captivity, identifying how bold or shy they were and how they acted towards novel and familiar stimuli.

Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Going Blue: The Environmental Impacts of Aquatic Foods

February 9, 2022February 8, 2022 Lauren Otolski 0 Comments ecology and society, ecosystem services, fisheries, fishing, marine biology, marine conservation, oceanography, oceans, Pollution

Food production puts a major strain on our planet, and many people are exploring ways to reduce its impacts. Aquatic foods — including fish, shellfish, and water plants — may be one option! Which of these “blue foods” are more sustainable than others, and in what ways? What can we do to make catching and farming aquatic food even more environmentally-friendly?

Animal behavior Environmental Science

How Climate-driven Ocean Changes Affect Right Whale Populations

February 1, 2022January 28, 2022 Andrea Valcarcel 0 Comments animal behavior, animal navigation, Behavior Ecology, behavioral ecology, behaviour ecology, climate adaptation, marine biology, marine conservation, marine life, marine science, marine species, marine wildlife, oceanography, Right whales, whales

It is no secret that the world is ever-shifting towards a warmer reality. With conditions changing greatly in the Gulf of Maine, researchers are now exploring how climate-driven changes have been affecting the North Atlantic right whale populations. Sadly, their findings have shone a light towards a worrisome reality – a reality where these whales might be driven into extinction.

Environmental Science

Moving Closer to Plenty Of Fish In The Sea: Gradual Recovery Of A Critically Endangered Fish Species

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Munim Deen 0 Comments caribbean, conservation practices, fish, marine conservation, spawn, wildlife conservation

The Nassau grouper has long been critically endangered due to overfishing throughout its Caribbean range. The Cayman Islands government instituted a comprehensive program to boost Nassau grouper numbers, and partnered with scientists and conservation organizations in a project to monitor the grouper population. Over the fifteen year program, the fish population has increased. The program and project provide successful models for marine conservation partnerships.