Posts Tagged ‘Tech’

 

Tagged Albatrosses monitor illegal fishing

Friday, November 2nd, 2018
Mariners of old believed that an albatross following their ship signified good luck, but fishermen illegally trawling the Indian Ocean now have cause to be wary of the majestic seabirds....
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New database tackles marine biodiversity crisis

Friday, September 21st, 2018
The database brings together plans from around the world, enabling researchers to improve future plans and save species from extinction. The number of protected areas for conservation is rising rapidly,...
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What did the dolphin say to the porpoise?

Monday, September 3rd, 2018
A dolphin in Scotland's Firth of Clyde may be exchanging messages with porpoises. The dolphin, named Kylie, usually makes clicking sounds with a frequency of around 100KHz. But after interacting...
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Mapping Scotland’s seas

Thursday, July 5th, 2018
The map shows multiple features like hot spots for wildlife, protected areas and development © Scottish Wildlife Trust This blog article from Scottish Wildlife Trust showcases their new Living Seas...
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Spotting rogue fishing boats

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018
For years it’s been impossible to see illegal acts happening at sea, from overfishing to human rights abuses. Now that’s changing, says Jacqueline Savitz, in this article from BBC Future....
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Drones used to monitor wild salmon

Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Planting trees alongside lakes and rivers is an ancient method used to keep the water cool; this old idea could be back in fashion and might be the answer to...
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