News & Events

OXYGEN-STARVED WATERS Hypoxic zones moving closer to West Coast shores, increasing threats to marine life
January 29, 2012

Larry Crowder joins Francisco Chavez of MBARI to explain the impacts of declining oxygen levels on coastal waters in the Monterey Bay.

Monterey County: The Herald
170-pound Marlin tagged off Big Island wins 2011 Great Marlin Race
January 25, 2012

The Great Marlin Race has another winner, drawing excitement about the speed at which these animals travel the ocean.  Barb Block, who has been deeply involved in the tagging project, comments.

Hawaii News Now
Great Barrier Beefs: Survey reveals fishers’ doubts about major Australian conservation effort
January 15, 2012

 Meg Caldwell comments on the challenges facing marine reserve managers in the United States, drawing from the experiences of the Australian government's contentious zoning laws that cover one-third of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Conservation Magazine
Researchers Propose Putting A Price on Whales
January 11, 2012

COS Management Committee member Stephen Palumbi comments on a proposal to put a price on killing whales as an attempt to curb whaling.  

The Washington Post
Does the USGCRP have high-level political buy-in for connecting climate science to society?
January 10, 2012

Susanne Moser comments on the increased interest in climate change adaptation in a story on Congress' funding priorities and possible resistance to supporting climate change initiatives.

Climate Science Watch
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.

KPCC Radio
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.

FIS United States
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