The 6th International Marine Debris Conference, held in March 2018, was co-hosted by the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the United Nations Environment Programme. Over 700 participants representing more than 50 countries all came together for five days, for one...
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Hues of blues and vibrant greens reflect off the calm, clear waters of Lake Bled, a fairytale of a place located in the upper region of northwestern Slovenia. It is this quaint community of Bled, nestled in the foothills of...
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As a part of our education efforts, every whale season we host numerous school groups participating in our Keiki (Hawaiian for "children") Whalewatch program. Last week we concluded this season’s program with 1,518 children now having more knowledge about humpback whales. [gallery type="rectangular"...
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Every year, thousands of dolphins are slaughtered along the coast of Japan in brutal drive hunts. The majority of dolphins caught in these hunts are butchered and their meat is sold in restaurants and supermarkets throughout the country. To fetch...
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FACT OF THE WEEK: Zoonotic disease Brucellosis found shared between marine mammals and humans.MORE ON THIS: Zoonotic diseases are those which can be passed between humans and animals. Brucella spp. is the genus of bacteria which causes the zoonotic disease Brucellosis, and...
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