Blue Planet prizewinners (the ecological equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize) are saying that we as a world are facing a perfect storm of circumstances that constitute a global emergency.
John Vidal, the environmental editor of The Guardian in the UK, reports that the past 18 winners of the Blue Planet prizewinners are urging governments to take urgent action to avert a collapse of civilisation as we know it, on a global scale.
Read more here at Global Development
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Top Five Environmental Blogs
These are the top environmental blogs that I read in relation to my interest in endangered and extinct animals.
1. Environment 360
Published by the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, this is an up to the minute site focusing on environmental research, news and discoveries.
2. Bushwarriors
Focusing on increasing global awareness of the plight of the world's wildlife and threats to biodiversity, this is a very interesting, if slightly political, site.
3. Treehugger
Run by Discovery Communications, who also run the Discovery Channel, this is a very newsy, scientific site dealing with environmental concerns from the smallest microorganism to the largest oil rig.
4. Animal Fact Guide
I had to include this one, although it's aimed at younger persons, because my daughter loves it and I have to admit I really enjoy reading it as well. It covers most basic animal facts and goes into minor scientific detail.
5. Wildlifedirect
For up to the minute news on endangered animals in any part of the world, this is a very good first stop.
I put this list together based on my personal liking for these blogs, not on site traffic, website design or anything other than plain, simple reporting and facts on endangered animals. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
I would love to hear of any blogs you may know of that are worthy of this list.
1. Environment 360
Published by the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, this is an up to the minute site focusing on environmental research, news and discoveries.
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| Environment360 |
2. Bushwarriors
Focusing on increasing global awareness of the plight of the world's wildlife and threats to biodiversity, this is a very interesting, if slightly political, site.
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| Bushwarriors |
3. Treehugger
Run by Discovery Communications, who also run the Discovery Channel, this is a very newsy, scientific site dealing with environmental concerns from the smallest microorganism to the largest oil rig.
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| Treehugger |
4. Animal Fact Guide
I had to include this one, although it's aimed at younger persons, because my daughter loves it and I have to admit I really enjoy reading it as well. It covers most basic animal facts and goes into minor scientific detail.
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| Animal Fact Guide |
5. Wildlifedirect
For up to the minute news on endangered animals in any part of the world, this is a very good first stop.
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| WildlifeDirect |
I put this list together based on my personal liking for these blogs, not on site traffic, website design or anything other than plain, simple reporting and facts on endangered animals. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
I would love to hear of any blogs you may know of that are worthy of this list.
Canada's Failure to Protect Polar Bears Challenged
The NAFTA Panel has been invoked to investigate Canada's potential violation of Wildlife Law.
The Center for Biological Diversity, an US conservation group, has filed a challenge over Canada's failure in its duty of care towards the protection of polar bears under the Species At Risk Act. The challenge was filed with the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) established Commission for Environmental Cooperation. This commission was created to monitor the signed countries and their compliance with their own environmental law.
Canada chose to give polar bears the status "species of special concern" which gives them no protection, whereas a status of "threatened" or "endangered" would have given polar bears legal protection.
“Canada is willfully ignoring the deep trouble that polar bears are already in and the likely extinction they face without rapid cuts in greenhouse emissions,” said Kassie Siegel, director of the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute, which successfully petitioned and sued to protect polar bears under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. “Time is running out for the world’s polar bears. They deserve real protection.” (quoted from the press release from the Center for Biological Diversity).
Scientists state that, without help, more than two-thirds of all polar bears will be gone by 2050 and the rest could be extinct by the end of the century.
Hopefully the challenge will help Canada to see that polar bears are definitely endangered and should be afforded all the protection legislation can provide. It would be a monumental shame to lose these beautiful animals from the world.
The Center for Biological Diversity, an US conservation group, has filed a challenge over Canada's failure in its duty of care towards the protection of polar bears under the Species At Risk Act. The challenge was filed with the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) established Commission for Environmental Cooperation. This commission was created to monitor the signed countries and their compliance with their own environmental law.
Canada chose to give polar bears the status "species of special concern" which gives them no protection, whereas a status of "threatened" or "endangered" would have given polar bears legal protection.
“Canada is willfully ignoring the deep trouble that polar bears are already in and the likely extinction they face without rapid cuts in greenhouse emissions,” said Kassie Siegel, director of the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute, which successfully petitioned and sued to protect polar bears under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. “Time is running out for the world’s polar bears. They deserve real protection.” (quoted from the press release from the Center for Biological Diversity).
Scientists state that, without help, more than two-thirds of all polar bears will be gone by 2050 and the rest could be extinct by the end of the century.
Hopefully the challenge will help Canada to see that polar bears are definitely endangered and should be afforded all the protection legislation can provide. It would be a monumental shame to lose these beautiful animals from the world.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Giant Carnivorous Albino Snail Discovered in New Zealand
Bushwalkers stumbled across a giant carnivorous snail -Powelliphanta hochstetteri hochstetteri - that was not only a rare species, but also albino.
They managed to photograph it. The photograph and full details can be found at stuff.co.nz
They managed to photograph it. The photograph and full details can be found at stuff.co.nz
Endangered Sea Turtles Venturing into Temperate Waters
All seven species of the sea turtle are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. David McGuire writes about the unusual voyages being taken by these turtles into temperate waters in Monterey Bay and the Gulf of the Fallarones National Marine Sanctuary waters.
David McGuire presents a fascinating insight into the lives and perils of these endangered sea turtles. He explains why they're endangered, and peppers his article with interesting facts.
Read more at Quest.
David McGuire presents a fascinating insight into the lives and perils of these endangered sea turtles. He explains why they're endangered, and peppers his article with interesting facts.
Read more at Quest.
Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise or Vaquita
The vaquita, more commonly known as the Gulf of California Harbor porpoise, is critically endangered. The use by Mexican fishermen of gillnets is one of the primary concerns in preventing the accidental killing of these beautiful, playful sea mammals. Approximately 150 to 560 of vaquitas exist today, and are predicted to become extinct by 2015 if their critically endangered status is not reversed.
The Mexican government is being petitioned to ban the use of gillnets by fishermen in order to remove one of the worst causes of the harbor porpoise's impending extinction. To read more and sign the petition, visit ForceChange.
The Mexican government is being petitioned to ban the use of gillnets by fishermen in order to remove one of the worst causes of the harbor porpoise's impending extinction. To read more and sign the petition, visit ForceChange.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Facts on the Asian Elephant
Asian elephants, or elephas maximus, live in south east Asian countries and India. Most live in the forests, but some also live on grassland plains and in the mountains.
The Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant, with much smaller ears and tusks. This is probably because they live mostly in the forest and don’t need large ears to cool themselves with, and large tusks would get in the way among the trees.
Female Asian elephants (called cows) don’t have tusks and are slightly smaller than male elephants (called bulls). A full size Asian elephant bull weighs up to 12 000 pounds, or five and a half tons; and is about 10 feet, or 3 metres tall.
Asian elephants have a high forehead, possibly used to transmit subdural vibrationary sounds. Their ears are said to be shaped like India.. The eyes are a bit bigger than a human’s, and they have good eyesight, being able to see a moving object in daylight at up to 150 feet or 45 metres away.
Asian elephants have been used as a working animal in south east Asia and India for thousands of years.
Are Asian Elephants Endangered?
While elephants are not registered as endangered, because their population dropped so alarmingly quickly due to poaching (populations dropped about 50% between 1979 and 1989 due to poaching, until the ivory trade ban in 1989). Elephant populations only increase by about 6% a year, and only if the population remains undisturbed.
Elephants have no natural predators, however, their habitat is under threat from increased human development, farming and logging. Poachers still operate in some areas and decimate populations very quickly. Half a million elephants have been killed in the past 10 years alone. Ivory from their tusks is worth its weight in gold, unfortunately.
Talks are underway to approach a compromise to prevent poaching. Legal elephant hunters could be limited to killing only male elephants with tusks above a certain size, allowing younger males to service the unharmed females and continue increasing elephant populations. Consideration is also being given to removing restrictions on the ivory trade and allowing villages to farm elephants in order to harvest their tusks.
Farming elephants could also bring the tourist trade to remote villages to boost their financial economy. They could provide elephant spotting tours, and elephant rides into the nearby forests and grasslands, to view the other native wildlife and natural beauty spots.
Put simply, human nature being what it is, we have to give the villagers who dwell in elephant country a reason to value and protect these wonderful beasts of the earth.
The Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant, with much smaller ears and tusks. This is probably because they live mostly in the forest and don’t need large ears to cool themselves with, and large tusks would get in the way among the trees.
Female Asian elephants (called cows) don’t have tusks and are slightly smaller than male elephants (called bulls). A full size Asian elephant bull weighs up to 12 000 pounds, or five and a half tons; and is about 10 feet, or 3 metres tall.
Asian elephants have a high forehead, possibly used to transmit subdural vibrationary sounds. Their ears are said to be shaped like India.. The eyes are a bit bigger than a human’s, and they have good eyesight, being able to see a moving object in daylight at up to 150 feet or 45 metres away.
Asian elephants have been used as a working animal in south east Asia and India for thousands of years.
Are Asian Elephants Endangered?
While elephants are not registered as endangered, because their population dropped so alarmingly quickly due to poaching (populations dropped about 50% between 1979 and 1989 due to poaching, until the ivory trade ban in 1989). Elephant populations only increase by about 6% a year, and only if the population remains undisturbed.
Elephants have no natural predators, however, their habitat is under threat from increased human development, farming and logging. Poachers still operate in some areas and decimate populations very quickly. Half a million elephants have been killed in the past 10 years alone. Ivory from their tusks is worth its weight in gold, unfortunately.
Talks are underway to approach a compromise to prevent poaching. Legal elephant hunters could be limited to killing only male elephants with tusks above a certain size, allowing younger males to service the unharmed females and continue increasing elephant populations. Consideration is also being given to removing restrictions on the ivory trade and allowing villages to farm elephants in order to harvest their tusks.
Farming elephants could also bring the tourist trade to remote villages to boost their financial economy. They could provide elephant spotting tours, and elephant rides into the nearby forests and grasslands, to view the other native wildlife and natural beauty spots.
Put simply, human nature being what it is, we have to give the villagers who dwell in elephant country a reason to value and protect these wonderful beasts of the earth.
The Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine
The largest known carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian Tiger is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is also called the Thylacine, or Tasmanian Wolf, and is from the genus Thylacinus.
The Tasmanian Tiger became extinct on mainland Australia thousands of years before European settlement.
However, the Thylacine continued to exist in Tasmania, an island state of Australia, until about 1936.
There are various theories on why the Tasmanian Tiger became extinct. Among these are bounty hunters, disease, and the destruction of its natural habitat.
Although it is officially listed as extinct, there are still reported sightings reported to this day of the Tasmanian Tiger. No sightings have been confirmed by empirical evidence, however.
At present there are attempts at cloning the Tasmanian Tiger happening in scientific research.
The Tasmanian Tiger became extinct on mainland Australia thousands of years before European settlement.
However, the Thylacine continued to exist in Tasmania, an island state of Australia, until about 1936.
There are various theories on why the Tasmanian Tiger became extinct. Among these are bounty hunters, disease, and the destruction of its natural habitat.
Although it is officially listed as extinct, there are still reported sightings reported to this day of the Tasmanian Tiger. No sightings have been confirmed by empirical evidence, however.
At present there are attempts at cloning the Tasmanian Tiger happening in scientific research.
Cranes Could Be Extinct By the End of this Century
There are 15 species of cranes, and all of them could be extinct by the end of this century, according to Dutch scientist Dr Joost Van der Ven.
Dr Joost Van der Ven says that lack of breeding and wintering are the main concerns for cranes.
There are 25 000 cranes worldwide, 10 000 of which winter in India. The largest population of cranes live in Australia.
The Siberian crane, which wintered in India and Iran, has gone extinct due to being hunted while on their migration route.
Read more at The Times of India.
Dr Joost Van der Ven says that lack of breeding and wintering are the main concerns for cranes.
There are 25 000 cranes worldwide, 10 000 of which winter in India. The largest population of cranes live in Australia.
The Siberian crane, which wintered in India and Iran, has gone extinct due to being hunted while on their migration route.
Read more at The Times of India.
Indonesian Orangutan On the Brink of Extinction
Indonesian orangutans are being hunted to extinction, states Erik Meijaard, who led a team to assess the endangered status of orangutans in Kalimantan, Borneo. He estimates that between 750 and 1800 orangutans were killed by hunters in the previous 12 months. Indonesia is home to 90% of the orangutans in the world, and based on those figures, Erik Meijaard says that the endangered orangutan could be hunted to extinction in the next ten to fifteen years.
Read more at The Guardian
Read more at The Guardian
Sunday, November 27, 2011
"Rhino Girl" Speaks out about Endangered Rhinoceros
Charlene Hewatt, known to endangered animal circles and poachers as "Rhino Girl", spoke out at the Rotary Club of Hunyani about her fundraising efforts overseas.
Charlene Hewatt is the chief executive of Environment Africa and works tirelessly on the behalf of endangered African animals.
She stated that "extinction is forever" and explained how she endured weather extremes in her travels to raise funds and awareness for the rhinoceros, rapidly approaching extinction in Zimbabwe.
Read more about Charlene Hewatt's talk on the endangered rhinoceros species.
Charlene Hewatt is the chief executive of Environment Africa and works tirelessly on the behalf of endangered African animals.
She stated that "extinction is forever" and explained how she endured weather extremes in her travels to raise funds and awareness for the rhinoceros, rapidly approaching extinction in Zimbabwe.
Read more about Charlene Hewatt's talk on the endangered rhinoceros species.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Hwange National Park Elephants Dying in the Drought
Isdore Guvamombe writes poignantly of the drought affecting the endangered elephants of the Hwange National Park. This park holds the largest concentration of elephants in any national park of the world. Each elephant requires 225 litres a day of water to survive, but the drought is making this impossible to obtain for many elephants.
Read the full article by Isdore Guvamombe here "Hwange's Jumbos Under Threat"
Read the full article by Isdore Guvamombe here "Hwange's Jumbos Under Threat"
Sunday, September 25, 2011
News Alerts for Endangered and Extinct Animals
| Scientists rejoice in return of species News24 His freedom had been months in the making, but in less than a minute - and three decades after his species was believed extinct - he was gone, unleashed into the wild to do what the endangered ferret does best: attack and kill prairie dogs. ... See all stories on this topic »  | ||
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| DNA confirms existence of NZ bird thought extinct Scoop.co.nz (press release) "Hopefully now the NZ Storm-Petrel will be given a conservation priority that would be given to a nationally endangered species. This will help us to fund further study of the bird, such as where it breeds." Dr Robertson adds that once scientists have ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Frank Zitz: Taxidermist earns praise from clients Poughkeepsie Journal (Still, Zitz is well known for fabrication work — building pieces from artificial material that represent animals that are extinct, endangered or illegal to hunt; or that never existed in the first place.) Zitz can tell you the story behind every ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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Friday, August 26, 2011
IUCN Species of the Day: Aquatic Tenrec
Photo credit: Kevin H. Barnes
The Aquatic Tenre, Limnogale mergulus, is listed as 'VULNERABLE' on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Read more of this post
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Alert - endangered and extinct animals
| 20 endangered Siamese crocodiles hatch in Laos The Associated Press ... rehabilitation of a species that was declared extinct in the wild in 1992. Since then, tiny populations have been discovered in remote corners of its range, which used to include most of Southeast Asia. Still, the crocs remain critically endangered ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New Monkey and American Bird Species Found Discovery News A bunch of animals already on the endangered species list were also found in the monkey's same region. They include the giant anteater, giant armadillo, giant otter, jaguar and ocelot. "This incredibly exciting discovery shows just how much we still ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Exit a tortoise Irish Times The Red List of Threatened Species prepared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists thousands of species that have become extinct in the wild, are endangered or critically endangered and are now vulnerable because of ongoing threats ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Protection of 2000 miles of river proposed to save Willow Flycatcher Payson Roundup The rules of the Endangered Species Act make it possible for ranchers, water managers and others to enter into special conservation agreements that give them greater flexibility. Typically, agencies like the Salt River Project would provide improved ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| London venue for extinct birds exhibition Bird Watch The natural rate of bird extinction is just one bird per century but in the last 30 years alone, 21 species have disappeared. At present, 189 are classified Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and without immediate action many of these will not ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Concerns raised over Tarboo Creek salmon Kitsap Sun Pavel, the Skokomish manager, said beach seines are used in that area so chinook and summer chum — both listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act — can be released when caught. But coho are not listed, and fall chum are the "bread and ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Nigeria's suspension on wildlife trading lifted By johnabayomi The statement read: "CITES is an international agreement that took effect in 1975 to prevent species from becoming endangered or extinct because of international trade. "Under the treaty, countries work together to ensure that international ... Vanguard News |
| Endangered Species ... natural habitats. Zoos are dedicated to the preservation of all endangered species. ... Primary Reasons Wildlife Becomes Threatened, Endangered, or Extinct: ... www.thealexandriazoo.com/.../EndangeredSpecies.html |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Endangered and extinct animals alerts August 26 2011
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| The looming extinction of Earth's plants and animals The Week Magazine That's the finding of a new scientific report, whose authors also warn that we may be causing animals and plants to go extinct faster than we can count them. Here, a brief guide: What don't we know about life on Earth? Plenty. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Are Rattlesnakes A Threatened Species? Care2.com (blog) In Tallahassee, FL, researcher Bruce Means told the AP that the rattlesnakes are a "wildlife treasure" that shouldn't be allowed to go extinct. Mark Sasser, a wildlife coordinator with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Alabama, ... See all stories on this topic »  | ||
| Bangalore: 'Treat Amruthamahal Kaval Lands as Ecologically Sensitive Areas' Daijiworld.com ... wood logging and poaching of wild life, local encroachments and undue land allotments as well as invading species. 'All these factors led to pushing the rare and endangered cattle and bio-diversity to the extinct," the report said. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Groups: Make rattlers threatened species – Endangered and Drained ... By Tom Palmer The threatened designation is designed to keep a species from becoming endangered. Species classified as endangered are in danger of becoming extinct. The arguments in the petition for listing are compelling. ... Endangered and Drained in Polk | ||
| It's Been Put On the Endangered Species List - Rage Comics By Cheezburger Network rage comics - It's Been Put On the Endangered Species List. Rage Comics |
Man vs. Shark: Another Animal-Killing Myth?
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In a recent series of unfortunate events, two men were tragically killed by sharks while on holiday in the Seychelles Islands. Frantic to prevent resultant dissolution of the area's tourism-based economy, a local fishing community took it upon themselves to remedy the situation by launching a hunt for the animals responsible for the fatal attacks. The state of affairs sheds light on several misconceptions that lead to the unnecessary carnage of imperiled sharks, perpetuates damaging myths surrounding these predators, and misinforms the public on how such situations should be dealt with.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Endangered and Extinct Animals News August 25 2011
| Ghosts of Gone Birds: exhibition enlists artists to save endangered species The Guardian Other artists include Sir Peter Blake, who has collaged a dodo and listed all the extinct birds in black and endangered ones in red. "It is a great, moving piece - a roll call," said Levy. Ralph Steadman ended up drawing 70 birds, many of which he ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Hunter gets $2000 fine, two years' probation for killing Florida panther in ... Columbus Ledger-Enquirer BY TIM CHITWOOD - tchitwood@ledger-enquirer.com The hunter who shot and killed a Florida panther near West Point Lake in 2008 has pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking an endangered species, says the US Fish and Wildlife Service. ... See all stories on this topic »  |
Monday, May 30, 2011
List of Endangered Butterflies
This is a list of the butterflies declared endangered all over the world.
Behren's Silverspot (Speyeria zerene behrensii)
Callippe Silverspot (Speyeria callippe callippe)
El Segundo Blue (Euphilotes battoides allyni)
Fender's Blue (Icaricia icarioides fenderi)
Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)
Lange's Metalmark (Apodemia mormo langei)
Lotis Blue (Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis)
Mission Blue (Icaricia icarioides missionensis)
Mitchell's Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii)
Myrtle's Silverspot (Speyeria zerene myrtleae)
Palos Verdes Blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis)
Quino Checkerspot (Euphydryas editha quino (=E. e. wrighti))
Saint Francis' Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii francisci)
San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis)
Schaus Swallowtail (Heraclides (=Papilio) aristodemus ponceanus)
Smith's Blue (Euphilotes enoptes smithi)
Uncompahgre Fritillary (Boloria acrocnema)
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Behren's Silverspot (Speyeria zerene behrensii)
Callippe Silverspot (Speyeria callippe callippe)
El Segundo Blue (Euphilotes battoides allyni)
Fender's Blue (Icaricia icarioides fenderi)
Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)
Lange's Metalmark (Apodemia mormo langei)
Lotis Blue (Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis)
Mission Blue (Icaricia icarioides missionensis)
Mitchell's Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii)
Myrtle's Silverspot (Speyeria zerene myrtleae)
Palos Verdes Blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis)
Quino Checkerspot (Euphydryas editha quino (=E. e. wrighti))
Saint Francis' Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii francisci)
San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis)
Schaus Swallowtail (Heraclides (=Papilio) aristodemus ponceanus)
Smith's Blue (Euphilotes enoptes smithi)
Uncompahgre Fritillary (Boloria acrocnema)
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Bluefin Tuna Escape Endangered Listing
Bluefin tuna has not been placed on the endangered list but is now listed as a "species of concern" by American fisheries' federal agency.
When the Centre for Biological Diversity submitted an appeal for the listing of bluefin tuna as an endangered species, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted extensive scientific reviews and concluded that the bluefin tuna at present does not require protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Bluefin tuna is popular among fishermen and sushi lovers. Oil spills and overfishing has been blamed for the Centre of Biological Diversity's fears on the possible extinction of the species.
The NOAA will investigate the status of the bluefin tuna again in 2013.
It has been said by the CBD that the bluefin tuna populations have fallen over 80 percent in the past 40 years, hence their concerns.
When the Centre for Biological Diversity submitted an appeal for the listing of bluefin tuna as an endangered species, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted extensive scientific reviews and concluded that the bluefin tuna at present does not require protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Bluefin tuna is popular among fishermen and sushi lovers. Oil spills and overfishing has been blamed for the Centre of Biological Diversity's fears on the possible extinction of the species.
The NOAA will investigate the status of the bluefin tuna again in 2013.
It has been said by the CBD that the bluefin tuna populations have fallen over 80 percent in the past 40 years, hence their concerns.
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