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Hurricane Ike's Effects On Waterways, Fish Contamination Analyzed
2009-07-20 13:52:00 A long-term environmental research project being conducted at the University of Houston may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators... Extensive site includes news of various topics like Marine animals,Marine biology, sharks,Whales,sea mammals,endangered species,birds,turtles,penguine,-seal,planktons,Fish,coral reef,coastal environment and more
Sky Sails for cargo ships save thousands of dollars in fuel costs
2008-05-08 18:07:00 After years of testing the SkySail, a 160-square-meter kite, will be installed on German vessels to cute the cost of fuel. The SkySail should come as no surprise. Kites were often utilized in maritime travel to harness wind power and propel ships forward. What makes the SkySail signif- icant is its usage on huge, cargo vessels that ...
Panel set up to help Singapore developers incorporate waterways into projec
2008-04-06 02:15:00 Panel set up to help Singapore developers incorporate waterways into projects By Hasnita A Majid, SINGAPORE: Singapore’s water agency, PUB, has formed an ABC Waters Review Panel to help developers incorporate water bodies into their projects. It was set up late last year together with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the Law Ministry. The panel also has several high-profile local architects as members. Environment and Water Resources Minister, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, revealed this at the launch of the S$2.5 million Kolam Ayer ABC Waterfront pilot project – under PUB’s Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) Waters programme – on Saturday. Dr Yaacob said: “The idea is very simple. At the end of the day, when developers develop their projects, I’m sure there must be ways in which they can integrate waterways in their design. Previously, that integration had not occurred. They saw it as a setback to have to fulfil a PUB requirement, but now we are telling th...
Biofuel is killing the Gulf of Mexico
2008-04-02 13:24:00 A huge boost in corn production from US govt ethanol mandates has sent record amounts of nitrogen fertilizer down the Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico. Once in the Gulf, the nitrogen breeds oxygen-eating algae that blossom on the water?s surface, depriving creatures of their lifeline. More nitrogen means even deader zones in ...
Bangkok by boat: Cruising the Thai capital's waterways
2008-03-18 06:18:00 To understand the nature of Bangkok ? and indeed of Thailand ? one has to understand the historical significance of its waterways; the matrix of canals that played such a vital role in agricultural life as well as trade and transportation. The magnificent Chao Phraya or 'River of Kings' was the main artery of this network of intricate, life?giving water channels and remains a significant symbol for Thai people today as it did once before.Being revered as a holy source, the Chao Phraya is also the venue for the Royal Barge Procession, a ritual observed for many centuries to honor the Thai King and the source of life. Painted and richly decorated in gold, 52 barges are rowed down the full length of the river to mark Thai milestones such as the annual Coronation Day. The gilded paddles of the principal barge, the Sri Suphannahongse, are raised in unison, as if were a mythical bird is about to rise from the river. This is one of the most splendid cultural displays in the world and one...
Bottom trawling devastation is visible from space
2008-02-26 19:27:00 Bottom trawling for fish stirs up billowing plumes of sediment that can be seen from space and destroys entire sea floor eco- systems, new imagery reveals. The technique, used all over the world, is a way to catch fish in deeper parts of the ocean with huge, deep nets, now that many near-shore fish populations have ...
Global warming could bring sharks to Antarctica
2008-02-18 19:31:00 Global warming could make Antarctic waters more inviting to crabs and sharks that would threaten the frigid continent’s unique ecosystem, biologists warned Friday. Antarctica’s waters remain too cold for crabs, sharks and other fish to survive in, but global warming has already caused temperatures to increase by one to two degrees Celsius over the past 50 ...
Re-oxygenating the sea
2007-12-11 17:43:00 A Californian firm has found a way of re-oxygenating the world?s oceans, which it firmly believes will help combat global warming. Using the latest technology, leading eco-restoration firm, Planktos, is planning to replenish the sea?s floating plankton forests, which absorb half the Earth?s carbon dioxide and generate half the Earth?s oxygen. Simply restoring the marine plankton ...
Re-oxygenating the sea
2007-12-11 17:43:00 A Californian firm has found a way of re-oxygenating the world?s oceans, which it firmly believes will help combat global warming. Using the latest technology, leading eco-restoration firm, Planktos, is planning to replenish the sea?s floating plankton forests, which absorb half the Earth?s carbon dioxide and generate half the Earth?s oxygen. Simply restoring the marine plankton ...
The world?s most polluted river
2007-12-03 19:25:00 “It was once a gently flowing river, where fishermen cast their nets, sea birds came to feed and natural beauty left visitors spellbound. Villagers collected water for their simple homes and rice paddies thrived on its irrigation channels. Today, the Citarum is a river in crisis, choked by the domestic waste of nine million people and ...
The world?s most polluted river
2007-12-03 19:25:00 “It was once a gently flowing river, where fishermen cast their nets, sea birds came to feed and natural beauty left visitors spellbound. Villagers collected water for their simple homes and rice paddies thrived on its irrigation channels. Today, the Citarum is a river in crisis, choked by the domestic waste of nine million people and ...
50% of trawled cod are thrown away due to EU policy
2007-12-02 11:25:00 Jonathan Shaw, the UK’s fisheries minister, said recently he would petition the EU for higher North Sea fishing quotas after describing the amount of dead fish being thrown back into the water as “immoral”. Trawlers targeting other marine life are forced to discard cod and other white fish because of quotas designed to protect stocks. According ...
50% of trawled cod are thrown away due to EU policy
2007-12-02 11:25:00 Jonathan Shaw, the UK’s fisheries minister, said recently he would petition the EU for higher North Sea fishing quotas after describing the amount of dead fish being thrown back into the water as “immoral”. Trawlers targeting other marine life are forced to discard cod and other white fish because of quotas designed to protect stocks. According ...
Amadeus Waterways Offers Special for AARP Members
2007-11-29 22:45:00 If you are a senior, a member of AARP, and looking for a special offer on river cruising in Europe, then Amadeus Waterways has exactly what you’re looking for. AARP Services Inc. and Amadeus Waterways, the well-known river sightseeing cruise operator, today announced a preferred provider relationship that will enable AARP?s 39 million members to take luxury cruises through Europe, Russia and Egypt at a discount. Under the agreement, AARP members will receive a $100 per person discount on an Amadeus Waterways cruise. Members also will be eligible for additional exclusive offers on certain trips. This special can also be used in conjunction with other specials offered by well known agencies who partner with Amadeus Waterways, like Destination Oceans in Portland, Maine.
Are the oceans now almost fully saturated with CO2?
2007-10-21 10:08:00 The amount of carbon dioxide being absorbed by the world’s oceans has reduced, scientists have said. University of East Anglia researchers gauged CO2 absorption through more than 90,000 measurements from merchant ships equipped with automatic instruments. Results of their 10-year study in the North Atlantic show CO2 uptake halved between the mid-90s and 2000 to 2005. Scientists believe ...
Lake Superior?s rapid warming is alarming scientists
2007-10-21 10:04:00 Lake Superior has been slowly heating up. It started 30 years ago with about 75 percent of the 6-degree increase in water temperature having happened since 1980. Scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth, MN thought they had made a mistake: How could the lake be warming up twice as fast as the climate around ...
The Amazon is drying up
2007-10-17 10:01:00 The Amazon rainforest is suffering one of the worst droughts for decades. Communities are getting cut off as boats can no longer navigate the shrunken river. Tens of thousands of fish are already dead and many more will die due to low oxygen levels in the water. This Greenpeace video tells a sad story of the devastation ...
How will the rise in sea level affect where you live?
2007-10-13 12:45:00 This video shows the effects of coastlines around the world as they are engulfed by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Many people argue about the causes of global warming but the fact of its happening cannot be denied. If you live anywhere near the sea or a main river I suggest you take a ...
The Maldives may sink this century due to climate change
2007-10-02 21:40:00 Unless the world starts taking climate change seriously and cuts greenhouse emissions, the Maldives could become uninhabitable this century, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago, says. With a United Nations climate panel forecasting world sea levels likely to rise by up to 59 cm (2 ft) by 2100 due to global warming, ...
Melting Arctic ice uncovers the legendary Northwest passage
2007-09-21 17:21:00 Explorers have searched for it for centuries and failed. However, it seems that now the Northwest Passage ? a legendary sea route that connects Europe and Asia has been uncovered by one of the most unlikely culprits. No not archeologists, not scientists, not explorers, but global warming. More details
Enjoy the Christmas Markets in Budapest on an Amadeus Waterways River Cruis
2007-09-06 22:12:00 Located in one of Budapest’s most beautiful squares, the Christmas Market draws thousands of people annually to Vörösmarty Square. This year the events run from November 24th through December 29th, and is arguably the best way to experience the warmth of Budapest at thsi time of year. Amadeus Waterways is offering 4 cruises ...
Enjoy the Christmas Markets in Budapest on an Amadeus Waterways River Cruis
2007-09-06 22:12:00 Located in one of Budapest?s most beautiful squares, the Christmas Market draws thousands of people annually to Vörösmarty Square. This year the events run from November 24th through December 29th, and is arguably the best way to experience the warmth of Budapest at thsi time of year. Amadeus Waterways is offering 4 cruises ...
Amadeus Waterways 2008 Europe & Russia River Cruises Are A Must
2007-08-05 14:26:00 Amadeus Waterways recently released its 2008 Europe & Russia Brochure, offering a wonderful selection of 15 fascinating vacation programs. If you’ve never experienced a river cruise, there has never been a better time to go. Amadeus Waterways has added new ships AND new itineraries to their already first class operation. President Rudi ... |
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