Feb 03 Watch 8:39 Conservationists take drastic measures to save coral reefs from climate change By William Brangham, Winston Wilde, Sam Weber Coral reef ecosystems support a quarter of all marine life on Earth, but they are slowly dying under the relentless stresses of overfishing, pollution, disease and climate change. As part of our ongoing series “Saving Species,” William Brangham dives into… Continue watching
Oct 06 Marine mammals in U.S. waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, study finds By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment. Continue reading
Mar 05 UN members reach accord to protect marine life on high seas in ‘major win’ for biodiversity By Christina Larson, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas — representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing… Continue reading
Nov 26 Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles through trade regulation By Kathia Martínez, Associated Press An international wildlife conference moved to enact some of the most significant protection for shark species targeted in the fin trade and scores of turtles, lizards and frogs whose numbers are being decimated by the pet trade. Continue reading
Aug 27 Nations fail to reach deal on UN marine protection treaty By Associated Press Diplomats from around the world have failed to reach agreement on a United Nations treaty designed to protect marine life on the high seas, after a fifth round of talks ended in impasse. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 7:03 The future of ocean life is bleak if we don’t cut carbon emissions The world's oceans and seas have already absorbed an enormous amount of excess heat in our climate system, according to a new UN report. And the risks of dire consequences for marine and coastal life will get significantly worse if… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 7:47 Florida’s toxic red tide is a perfect storm for the Gulf Coast By William Brangham, Frank Carlson In Florida, a toxic algae bloom that began last fall has killed dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, even a whale shark. And the toxins are not only devastating to wildlife, but difficult for humans and the economy as well. William Brangham… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 22:25 August 25, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, August 25, Pope Francis acknowledges the Church’s failure to address clergy abuse in his address in Dublin, and scientists study what the world’s oceans looked like before plastic and chemical pollution. Also, looking at potential… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 6:00 Using feathers and bone fragments, scientists paint a picture of the ocean’s past By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green At the Ocean Memory Lab, part of California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium, scientists are undertaking a study of the world’s oceans and marine life before plastic and chemical pollutants were introduced to the water. By studying the feeding habits of seabirds… Continue watching
Jun 03 Marine heatwaves are getting hotter, lasting longer and doing more damage By Eric Oliver, Alistair Hobday, Dan Smale, Thomas Wernberg, Neil Holbrook, The Conversation Unusually warm periods can last for weeks or months, killing off kelp forests and corals, and producing other significant impacts on marine ecosystems. Continue reading