Four threats to manatees and mangroves in Florida – and how we can save them

July 25, 2019 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Manatees love mangroves; they use them for food and a quiet place to rest and raise their young. But these two key features of the Florida coasts are in trouble. There are, a rebound from previous years, but they continue to face threats. Almost 800 died in 2018 alone. And […]

Can forensics save forests?

July 25, 2019 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Europe, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Is this cut of wood cedar? How about mahogany? Or walnut? If this wood quiz has you stumped, you’re not alone. Scroll to learn more▼ Even those with a keen eye struggle to tell the difference among tree species by looking at just the wood—especially if it’s stained or painted. […]

Thank You Rutger Hauer

July 24, 2019 / by sscssite2017 / Conservation, Europe, Oceans

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Commentary by Captain Paul Watson In 1997 I was held in a Dutch prison awaiting an extradition trial to Norway for sinking one of their illegal whaling ships the “Nybraena”. I was held for 120 days and received incredible support from the Dutch public and most notably from Rutger Hauer […]

Sea Shepherd, Pamela Anderson and Green MP Lead Wild Salmon Flotilla

July 23, 2019 / by sscssite2017 / Conservation, Lands, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Join Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s science research vessel Martin Sheen on a peaceful flotilla, as we venture north to Okisollo Channel in support of wild salmon. Wild salmon populations of the Pacific Northwest are in critical decline due to the impact of open net-pen salmon farms along wild salmon migration […]

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