Fishy futures

Article Abstract:

George Sugihara, with an academic career in biological oceanography, was lured by German bankers of one of the world's leading financial firms Deutsche Bank to devise models for deciphering price trends from masses of financial data. However, he has resumed his academic career, with plans to apply his experience in finance to marine conservation and harness market forces to prevent over-fishing by offering a structured financial environment for the worldwide catch and sale of fish.

Practice, Marine ecology, Ecologists, Marine resources conservation, Sugihara, George

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Tragedy increases woes of US ice fleet

Article Abstract:

The US Coast Guard ice breaker Healy is planning to start operations in April 2007 under the shadow of safety concerns, after its marine science officer and a crewman died while diving under the ice. The US National Science Foundation (NSF) will issue a request for proposals in which one institution would provide scientific support personnel for the Healy and the contract, worth around $1 million, is to be in place for 2008.

Facilities & equipment, Usage, Equipment and supplies, United States. Coast Guard, Icebreakers (Ships), Ice breaking operations

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Plan to cull aquarium tuna dead in the water

Article Abstract:

Scientists at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are planning to cull the healthy, 150-kilogram bluefin tuna using anaesthetizing darts because they had become aggressive particularly towards hammerhead sharks. This has annoyed conservation experts, who believe it breaches accreditation rules for US zoos and aquaria.

California, Bluefin tuna, Monterey Bay Aquarium

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