Category: "Threatened Species"
Has overfishing ended? Top US scientist says yes
By editor on Jan 8, 2011 | In Conservation, Threatened Species, Species related, Fisheries Management | Send feedback »
From WLNS.com
By JAY LINDSAY, Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) - For the first time in at least a century, U.S. fishermen won't take too much of any species from the sea, one of the nation's top fishery scientists says.
The projected end of overfishing comes during a turbulent fishing year that's seen New England fishermen switch to a radically new management system. But scientist Steve Murawski said that for the first time in written fishing history, which goes back to 1900, "As far as we know, we've hit the right levels, which is a milestone." Read entire story on WLNS.com
Amazon River Dolphins Being Slaughtered for Bait
By editor on Jul 17, 2010 | In Threatened Species, Species related | 1 feedback »
From Aol Science News:
Bradley Brooks, AP
RIO DE JANEIRO (July 11) -- The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim fearlessly up to fishing boats.
Now, their carcasses are showing up in record numbers on riverbanks, their flesh torn away for fishing bait, causing researchers to warn of a growing threat to a species that has already disappeared in other parts of the world.
Read complete article on Aol News (Science): Pink Amazon River Dolphins Being Slaughtered for Bait
Commission proposes limited commercial whale hunts
By editor on May 2, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, Planning, Threatened Species | Send feedback »
From Aol News:
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, AP
TOKYO -Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years — though under strict quotas that the commission argues will reduce the global catch.
Despite a 1986 moratorium on whaling, Japan, Norway and Iceland catch whales for various IWC-sanctioned purposes, including scientific research — which opponents such as Australia and conservation activists say are a cover for commercial whaling.
Flat-headed cat, the world's least known feline, is now endangered
By editor on Mar 28, 2010 | In Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species related | Send feedback »
From Mother Nature Network:
This strange but adorable feline, with webbed feet and a streamlined head, is threatened by encroaching biofuel plantations in its native habitat.
By Bryan Nelson
If you believe the myth that all cats hate getting wet, then you've yet to meet the flat-headed cat. With webbed feet and a streamlined head perfectly adapted for speed in the water, these strange felines not only like the water, they practically live in it. They are also recognized as the world's least known feline. Read complete story on Mother Nature Network