Researchers warn of the overlap between offshore wind farms and areas of high biodiversity
A predictive model suggests that seabirds and marine mammals forage in the same areas where wind potential is most ...
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South Georgia expands by 36%, –166.000km2– area closed to fishing activities in its Southern Ocean MPA
experts as Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs). This announcement follows the conclusion of the second 5-yearly review of the 1.24 million km2 MPA, which was established in 2012. A panel of ...
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Are marine protected areas safeguarding the Tohorā—the southern right whale?
Different types of marine protected areas prohibit certain activities under NZ law, with international recognition of southern NZ as Important Marine Mammal Areas. "Overall, the marine protected ...
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What to know as the Marine Mammal Center gears up for busy response season
Meza says marine mammals provide a window into the health of the ocean. “The fact that we get to make an impact is important but there ... re looking for is an area for pens, a potential ...
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Acoustic Pollution and Marine Mammals
an area rich with marine mammal migration. Scientists suspect that large whales that rely on long distance communication for mating, food sourcing, and navigation may no longer be able to hear ...
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Wind energy and marine wildlife in conflict: researchers warn of the overlap between offshore wind farms and areas of high biodiversity
A predictive model suggests that seabirds and marine mammals forage in the same areas where wind potential is most ...