Group: world failing to halt biodiversity decline as more corals, amphibians, mammals in perilGENEVA — Governments are failing to stem a rapid decline in biodiversity that is now threatening extinction for almost half the world’s coral reef species, a third of amphibians and a quarter of mammals, a leading environmental group warned Thursday. Navy says sonar impact on endangered whales negligible at planned training site off FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Navy believes sonar in a planned training range for submarine warfare off the coast of north Florida will not disturb calving by endangered North Atlantic right whales, it said in an environmental impact statement Friday. Calif. senator sides with oyster farmer over Park Service, environmental activistsWASHINGTON — A powerful Senate Democrat is backing an oyster farmer over the National Park Service in a northern California controversy that has environmentalists seething. Whaling chief says compromise talks to continue but no guarantee of end to killingFUNCHAL, Madeira Islands — There are no guarantees that negotiators from pro- and anti-whaling nations will settle their dispute within a 12-month deadline they have set themselves, the new head of the International Whaling Commission said Friday. Adding carbon dioxide to oceans causes fish ear bones to grow larger, scientists findWASHINGTON — Listen up! Carbon dioxide being absorbed by the oceans is having a puzzling effect on fish — their ears get bigger. Head of whaling commission says deadlock is damaging for oversight bodyFUNCHAL, Madeira Islands — A long-standing stalemate between pro- and anti-whaling nations is threatening the credibility of the International Whaling Commission, the oversight body’s president said Thursday. China’s environment ministry said review needed for planned dam that threatens Yangtze fishBEIJING — China’s environment ministry said Thursday that it has ordered an ecological assessment for a proposed Yangtze River dam that conservationists fear could threaten hundreds of fish species and drive the giant Chinese sturgeon into extinction. Which way to San Francisco Bay? Baby sea lion rescued on freeway is malnourished but alertSAN FRANCISCO — A baby sea lion wandered onto a busy San Francisco Bay area freeway Monday morning but, after a ride in the back seat of a police car, was safe and resting at a marine center later in the day. Whaling talks ponder compromise deal but breakthrough said to be no closerLISBON, Portugal — The International Whaling Commission on Monday began discussing a possible compromise deal that would reduce the number of whales killed each year. Biologist: Stray gray whale has left shallow marina near LA after 3-week migration detourLOS ANGELES — A stray gray whale has left a shallow marina near Los Angeles after spending more than three weeks there. Forest restoration project brings together old enemies in logging warsTAKILMA, Ore. — On a steep slope of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, a crew of young men with chain saws and hardhats worked their way through an old neglected clearcut, cutting brush and young trees and piling the remains to be burned later. Babysitter assigned to whale that has lingered in shallow Southern Calif. marina for 3 weeksLOS ANGELES — A whale that has spent the last three weeks in a Southern California marina is getting extra attention from a babysitter dispatched by the National Marine Fisheries Service to watch out for the yearling. Federal officials release walrus population count but say figure likely missed animalsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A partial federal assessment of Pacific walruses estimates their minimum population at just 15,164 but says the count likely missed a number of animals. Crustacean 100 million years ago had sperm as long as its bodyWASHINGTON — When it comes to sexual reproduction, it turns out that size does matter, at least for a group of ancient crustaceans called ostracods. Australia, New Zealand plan non-lethal study of Antarctic whales in challenge to JapanWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia and New Zealand announced Thursday a non-lethal whale research expedition to the Antarctic, a direct challenge to Japan’s research program that kills up to 1,000 whales a year. In the belly of the beast: Mexico finds nearly 1 ton of cocaine hidden inside shark carcassesMEXICO CITY — Mexico says it found nearly one ton of cocaine hidden inside frozen shark carcasses. China braces for trial of alleged mob kingpins accused of building an underworld empireYANGJIANG, China — Scores of police gripping black clubs guarded a courthouse in southern China on Tuesday — the first day of a trial for two alleged gangster bosses, the “Hammerhead” and “Spicy Qin,” accused of using violence to build an empire that included everything from underground casinos to cement factories, truck lines and poultry markets. Marine Mammal Center sees rise in sick sea critters as it unveils new $32 million hospitalFORT CRONKHITE, Calif. — A recent surge in weakened and malnourished sea lions found along the Northern California coast is mystifying scientists and keeping workers hopping at the newly expanded Marine Mammal Center here. Owners of property defaced by shark posters say they don’t want actress prosecutedOKLAHOMA CITY — The owners of property allegedly plastered with great white shark posters by actress Jessica Alba say they have little interest in pursuing criminal charges. Fisheries agency’s plan to protect struggling chinook salmon would trim Calif.’s water supplySAN FRANCISCO — Federal regulators on Thursday released a court-ordered plan to help struggling chinook salmon that includes opening California dams and restricting pumping, prompting howls of protest from state officials because it will further reduce the amount of water available to farms and urban areas. Environmentalists plan to sue feds to force decision on listing Arctic seals as endangeredANCHORAGE, Alaska — An environmental group plans to sue the federal government to force a decision on additional protections for Arctic seals. Tanker struck humpback whale, carried it into Alaska’s Port of Valdez; carcass towed to seaANCHORAGE, Alaska — The carcass of a dead humpback whale that was brought into Alaska’s Port of Valdez on the bulbous bow of an oil tanker has been towed out to sea. Tanker struck humpback whale, carried it into Valdez; carcass will be towed to seaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Wildlife officials say an oil tanker struck an endangered humpback whale and carried its carcass on its bow into Alaska’s Port Valdez. 10 designers tapped by conservation group to make ‘green’ fashion and house waresNEW YORK — Imagine a forest of bamboo poles in your living room, hollowed out and drilled to allow for stereo speakers, lighting, even bottles of wine. Sharks, adventure slide, Star Wars weekend at LegoLandin Calif.CARLSBAD, Calif. — LegoLand in California has a number of new attractions this summer, including a shark exhibit and an adventure slide. SAfricans begin removing bodies of 55 beached whales, warn surfers to be wary of sharksCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Authorities on Sunday began the grim task of removing the carcasses of 55 whales that beached themselves and had to be shot despite the frantic rescue efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Climate conference: Rising sea levels, acidity threatening oceans, communities they supportMANADO, Indonesia — Rising sea levels, warming waters and spiraling acidity caused by global warming are threatening the world’s oceans and the communities they support, governments warned Thursday, as they sought to include protection for the seas in a new U.N. climate treaty. Boeing, AgustaWestland reach $1.2 billion deal to supply Italian Army with Chinook helicoptersROME — Boeing Co. and AgustaWestland will supply the Italian Army with 16 Chinook helicopters under a contract worth about $1.23 billion, the companies said Wednesday. Report: Climate change threatens diverse coral reefs that millions of livelihoods depend onMANADO, Indonesia — Around 100 million people risk losing their homes and livelihoods unless drastic steps are taken to protect Southeast Asia’s coral reefs, which could be wiped out in coming decades because of climate change, a report said Wednesday. Father chokes up discussing 2 sons who died when scallop boat sank off NJCAPE MAY, N.J. — Royal Smith Sr. tried to tell a Coast Guard hearing Thursday how he and his sons made safety modifications to the scallop boat they bought in 2001 — a vessel that sank in March. |
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