Overfishing and destructive fishing practices like bottom trawling represent a major threat to the Baltic ecosystems. In 2008, fishermen from all the surrounding countries caught more than 50 different fish species in the Baltic, for a total of 742 thousand tons of fish. Finland, Sweden and Poland are the largest Baltic fishing nations. Sprat and … Read more
The first stage of the Oceana Ranger 2010 expedition is to study the Seco de los Olivos seamount, also known as Banco the Chella. This important marine area is located off the south-east of Spain and is home to an astonishing variety of species and habitats, including cetaceans, corals, gorgonians and even rare carnivorous sponges. … Read more
The Oceana Ranger 2010 Expedition focuses on Western Mediterranean, where Oceana intends to research marine areas of ecological interest that need to be protected. Thanks to an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), it is possible to film at depths up to 3,000 feet in order to assess the importance of these zones, the species living in … Read more
Did you know that the climate change is the main cause of the disappearance of corals and gorgonians in the Mediterranean? Increased global temperature is causing a series of significant changes around the world. Melting ice caps and glaciers cause the sea level to rise, hurricanes are stronger and more frequent, droughts alternate with floods … Read more
Project S.O.S. The first annual Project Save Our Surf (S.O.S.) event, co-hosted by surfer Shaun Tomson and actress Tanna Frederick, took place in Santa Monica, CA on April 5, 2009. Project S.O.S. began with an all-day surfing event for the community and ended with an evening gala hosted by actor Noah Wyle that was held … Read more
Since 2005, La Mer has worked with Oceana to promote ocean protection and restoration. La Mer has supported Oceana’s Partners Award Gala, which honors outstanding work in the field of marine conservation. In 2009, in celebration of the United Nations’ designation of June 8 as World Oceans Day, La Mer hosted nationwide retail events in … Read more
Oceana held its first SeaChange Summer Party on July 18, 2008 at the Cahill Estate in Laguna Beach, California. The event was hosted by Valarie Whiting, Julie Hill and Ted Danson. The 2008 honorees included actor and board member of Conservation International, Harrison Ford; actor and Oceana board member, Sam Waterston; and internationally-acclaimed sustainability entrepreneur, … Read more
The Partners Award Gala is an annual benefit for Oceana. The event has been held annually in the Los Angeles area and is attended by hundreds of guests from the entertainment, business and philanthropic communities. Established in 1994 by American Oceans Campaign (which merged with Oceana in 2002), the event honors individuals who have made … Read more
The most common and most important greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. Black carbon is also a potent warmer, although not a greenhouse gas. Carbon dioxide (CO2) This greenhouse gas is present in relatively low concentrations in the atmosphere; prior to the Industrial Revolution, it made up about 0.03 percent of the … Read more
The Earth is habitable because it has a protective blanket of greenhouse gases surrounding it. This blanket traps heat from the sun and allows the Earth to stay at an optimal temperature for life to exist. If this blanket becomes too thick or thin, the Earth’s temperature will respond by becoming too hot or cold … Read more
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