Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Baby Elephant Seals
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership applauds Hawaii Congressman Neil Abercrombie (D-1st) for introducing the National Marine Mammal Research Program Act of 2008 (H.R.5106). The bill will create a national marine mammal research program to be administered by the Marine Mammal Commission. Implementation of this research program will greatly improve our understanding of marine mammals, especially the impact sound has on these animals.
The need for increased support for marine mammal research was identified by the National Research Council (NRC) and the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (USCOP). In their most recent report to Congress, the Marine Mammal Commission stated as their first recommendation: "Establish a coordinated national research program on the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals and the marine environment."
"Marine mammals deal with major threats in the ocean, including entanglement in fishing gear, contaminants, harmful algal blooms, disease, habitat loss, and environmental change," said Robert B. Gagosian, President & CEO of Ocean Leadership. "Understanding the biology of these animals will provide the federal agencies with the tools to develop conservation and management protocols that will allow the military and maritime industries to coexist with marine mammals."
The need for increased support for marine mammal research was identified by the National Research Council (NRC) and the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (USCOP). In their most recent report to Congress, the Marine Mammal Commission stated as their first recommendation: "Establish a coordinated national research program on the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals and the marine environment."
"Marine mammals deal with major threats in the ocean, including entanglement in fishing gear, contaminants, harmful algal blooms, disease, habitat loss, and environmental change," said Robert B. Gagosian, President & CEO of Ocean Leadership. "Understanding the biology of these animals will provide the federal agencies with the tools to develop conservation and management protocols that will allow the military and maritime industries to coexist with marine mammals."
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Baby Elephant Seals
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Baby Elephant Seals
Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Funny Goat Photos 2013
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Good morning. Rand Paul’s toilets don’t work, and he blames the government. Now, your morning constitutional:
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, the strongest in the country’s history, followed by a massive tsunami. Early reports indicate that hundreds of people have been killed. A tsunami warning is now in effect across most of the Pacific Ocean.
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the bill that would end collective bargaining rights for public sector employees, and in response, Governor Walker announced that he was rescinding 1,500 layoffs for state workers
The EU is holding an emergency summit in Brussels to find a common approach to the crisis in Libya; leaders of the EU member states say that Qaddafi must go, but they are divided on the appropriate response.
The White House announced that it will send an aid team into rebel-held parts of Libya, and that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with representatives of the transition council next week. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told Congress he thinks Qaddafi will prevail.
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, the strongest in the country’s history, followed by a massive tsunami. Early reports indicate that hundreds of people have been killed. A tsunami warning is now in effect across most of the Pacific Ocean.
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the bill that would end collective bargaining rights for public sector employees, and in response, Governor Walker announced that he was rescinding 1,500 layoffs for state workers
The EU is holding an emergency summit in Brussels to find a common approach to the crisis in Libya; leaders of the EU member states say that Qaddafi must go, but they are divided on the appropriate response.
The White House announced that it will send an aid team into rebel-held parts of Libya, and that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with representatives of the transition council next week. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told Congress he thinks Qaddafi will prevail.
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