News for 2011

State moves to protect marine areas, not just species in the ocean
December 13, 2011

While flying a reporter over the coastline, Mike Sutton discusses new measures to protect marine life that he will vote on as a member of the Californai Fish & Game Commission.

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Op-Ed: Australian government allows import of whale meat, ouch
December 28, 2011

Fresh whale meat is available in Australian markets thanks to Japanese harpoons, states this article which also references genetic research conducted by Steve Palumbi that estimated the number of whales once far exceeded today's population.  

Digital Journal
350 square miles of California water soon to be restricted fishing areas
December 27, 2011

Larry Crowder comments on marine spatial planning, in the context of the Marine Life Protection Act, as it's applied to Southern California by the California Department of Fish and Game.

KPCC Radio
Overfishing of bluefin tuna in Mediterranean affects Atlantic stock: study
December 12, 2011

Barbara Block talks about the results of the extensive study on bluefin tuna, published in PLoS ONE, pointing out the steady and steep decline in tuna populations.

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Local governments address climate change
December 5, 2011

Over 90 representatives from the Monterey Bay area gathered at a workshop co-sponsored by COS to hear about the expected effects of climate change on the area and to share strategies for adapting to the impacts of climate change such as rising sea levels, increased erosion and intrusion of salt water into fresh water resources.

Monterey County: The Herald
GETTING WARMER: Climate change workshop focuses on adapting to the inevitable.
December 1, 2011

The Center for Ocean Solutions will convene a workshop on adaptation to climate change in the Monterey Bay area, bringing together science and policy experts with government staff and officials.  Adina Abeles discusses the project.

Monterey County Weekly
Dropping Ocean Oxygen Levels Concern Scientists
November 21, 2011

MONTEREY, Calif. (KGO) -- For several years now scientists have been warning the amount of oxygen in the ocean is dropping. It's a serious problem that may threaten a lot of ocean animals. But there is still a lot to learn about just what it means for the future. Marine biologists in Monterey are studying the impact of the mysterious problem.

ABC 7 News: KGO-TV San Francisco, CA
GPS saves the world -- but who’ll save GPS?
November 21, 2011

GPS engineers gathered at Stanford's Linear Accelerator to talk about the war on GPS tracking,fueld by privacy and other concerns.  Barb Block illustrated a positive use of the techology, tagging tuna and other marine life.

Wired.co.uk
Marine Life Protection - Silent Spill
November 19, 2011

The health of the world's ecosystems and their link to cultures worldwide is explored in an article that highlights the results of the Pacific Ocean Synthesis.

Santa Barbara Independent
Health of Coral Reefs Linked to Human and Environmental Activity
October 7, 2011

Over 140 broadcast media outlets covered the story on "Historical reconstruction reveals recovery in Hawaiian coral reefs," published in PLoS ONE by lead author Dr. John "Jack" Kittinger of the Center for Ocean Solutions.  A full list of the coverage can be found here.  

KCBA-TV FOX-35 (Salinas, CA)