Defend oceans

Last edited 25 February 2016 at 1:08pm

Our beautiful oceans are home to a staggering 80% of life on Earth. But destructive fishing, pollution and climate change are damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Species are being driven towards extinction because of overfishing and habitat destruction. We are campaigning for marine reserves, and for an end to unsustainable fishing.

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Senegalese fishermen in a traditional 'Pirogue' boat

Tackling overfishing from the Pacific to the Atlantic

You may have been lucky enough to see the superb National Geographic programme Mission To Save The Ocean last Saturday. If not, don’t worry, I’ll give you the...
Posted by Nina Schrank - 13 August, 2013 - 12:34
Sharks often hit the news for the wrong reason, here's some better news.

Is the tide turning in favour of sharks?

At the end of Shark Week, it’s time for some good news on sharks. Despite all the earlier blogs this week, this is not me trying to convince you sharks are...
Posted by Willie - 9 August, 2013 - 15:25
Sharks often hit the news for the wrong reason, here's some better news.

Is the tide turning in favour of sharks?

At the end of Shark Week, it’s time for some good news on sharks. Despite all the earlier blogs this week, this is not me trying to convince you sharks are...
Posted by Willie - 9 August, 2013 - 15:25

Never-ending teeth, ninjas, and cannibalistic nurseries – 10 amazing facts for Shark Week

Sharks have a never-ending supply of teeth. They regenerate replacement dentition on an inexhaustible toothy conveyor belt ... which explains why you see so...
Posted by Willie - 8 August, 2013 - 16:02

Never-ending teeth, ninjas, and cannibalistic nurseries – 10 amazing facts for Shark Week

Sharks have a never-ending supply of teeth. They regenerate replacement dentition on an inexhaustible toothy conveyor belt ... which explains why you see so...
Posted by Willie - 8 August, 2013 - 16:02

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