by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 27, 2019
Editor’s note: In 2016, roughly one-third of the total value of the world’s trade of fish and fish products was invertebrates. (They were approximately one-fifth of the global fish trade by live weight.) To learn more about the state and future of invertebrate...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 27, 2019
New IPCC Oceans and Cryosphere special report paints dire picture of ocean health Experts describe best options for using oceans to mitigate climate change UN International Seabed Authority continuing discussions on regulations for deep-seabed mining; environmental...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 26, 2019
Editor’s Note: From the Archives calls attention to past Skimmer/MEAM articles whose perspectives and insight remain relevant. Coverage of social media usually focuses on how social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook) can be used to communicate with...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 25, 2019
Editor’s note: We’ve all read about how ocean noise can harm marine mammals. New research reveals that it can have profound impacts on lower trophic levels as well, with likely consequences for marine ecosystems. Catch up on the latest research with this...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 25, 2019
Nearly 60% of ocean experiencing significantly increasing cumulative impact Marine wildlife populations decreased by half in past 40 years High European fisheries profits linked to sustainable practices US’s first large-scale offshore wind development held up by...
