Ocean Activist Vows at COP30 to Take on Deep-Sea Mining, Krill Industry
A Canadian anti-whaling activist who has dodged arrest in Japan for more than a decade vowed at COP30 in Brazil to continue fighting for marine protection – taking aim in particular at deep-sea mining and Norway’s krill industry.Paul Watson urged delegates this week at the U.N. climate summit in the Amazon city of Belem to look beyond the world’s forests and remember that oceans also help to limit climate change, with phytoplankton producing much of the oxygen that we breathe.These photosynthetic organisms along with many ocean creatures are under threat…
US Sides with Philippines Against South China Sea Nature Preserve
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the U.S.
FarSounder: News Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Debris Reporting Feature
FarSounder has announced the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. Building on its existing Data Sharing Program, this release introduces the ability for users to report whale sightings and floating trash/debris—further integrating marine conservation into day-to-day navigation for Argos users.Since 2019, vessels equipped with FarSounder’s Argos sonars have had the ability to participate in citizen science by contributing to global seabed mapping.
Tallink Silja Line: New Cooperation with John Nurminen Foundation Protects Baltic Sea
Tallink Grupp has entered into new cooperation agreement for 2025 with Finnish non-profit organisation John Nurminen Foundation, whose activities are aimed at protecting the Baltic Sea. In 2025, about USD $0.20 (EUR 0.20) from each Captain’s chocolate bar sold onboard company’s vessels will be donated to the foundation towards key partnership projects aimed at saving the Baltic Sea, its environment and culture. Tallink Grupp’s travel retail subsidiary, Tallink Duty Free, is in its third year of partnering with the foundation.
Bird-Friendly Lighting for Offshore Platforms, Ships
Offshore platforms of all shape and size offer a tempting respite for migratory birds, attracted by their lights. But landing on these structures can be a death sentence for tired birds that use up precious energy needed for their onward journey.To that end Glamox is now offering new bird-friendly lights. These new bird-friendly lights use an innovative green LED light that provides sufficient illumination to keep offshore workers and mariners safe while being less attractive to migratory birds.
