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News game not always compatible with science

Science Matters by David Suzuki
?All seafood could disappear by 2050, new report,? was the headline. But the psychological effect may as well have been: ?Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.?
Versions of the former headline abounded recently after a groundbreaking research article on marine biodiversity was published in the journal Science. ?Kiss your fish and chips goodbye? was another popular heading, as were takes on ?No more fish in the sea.?

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Study shows how protected areas can be part of the solution to fisheries crisis – WWF-Canada

HALIFAX, Nov. 22 /CNW/ – WWF-Canada and the New England-based
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) today released a report detailing a new
approach to planning for marine conservation that can help maximise long term
conservation and economic gains while minimising immediate economic costs to
the fishing and other industries.

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New Brunswick, Student Initiatives

Environment MTA

Mount Allison is proud to support the various environmental initiatives occurring across campus. Every project, from large ones like the sustainable residence, to small efforts such as low-flow shower heads, contributes to the overall goal of making our campus more sustainable. By acknowledging these initiatives, we hope to communicate to the university community the commendable efforts of staff, students, and faculty who have championed these projects.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Why is Canada not taking a stand to stop deep sea “clear-cutting”? Lobby, Blog and Petition

It’s deep, it’s dark; it’s a long way away. And concerned citizens in St. John’s (and across the country) want to make sure it’s protected. The deep sea covers two-thirds of our planet and is home to complex ecosystems and an estimated 10 million species, most still undiscovered.
Unfortunately, a global fleet of fewer than 300 bottom trawlers are “clear cutting” this biodiversity, dragging huge heavy nets across 1,500 square kilometres of deep-sea floor each day. In a matter of a few weeks or months, bottom trawl fishing can destroy what took thousands of years to create.
For information contact Julie Huntington at 895-0853.

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