A new study shows that a no-fishing zone can lead to the recovery and spillover of migratory species such as bigeye tuna, which proves to be very favourable for the environment and global tuna fishing industry
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World’s largest ocean reserve off Hawaii has spillover benefits nearby, study finds
Yellowfin and bigeye tuna catches rise outside 1.5m sq km marine protected area in Hawaii, proving the value of no-catch zone, researchers say
Kaua’i becomes one of first counties in nation to regulate development based on sea level rise projections
Kaua’i initiates new bill which amends construction design standards to incorporate expected sea level rise impacts
Hawaii homeowners must tell prospective buyers if sea level rise threatens their property
Hawaii became the first state to require real estate sellers to disclose to potential buyers if their property is threatened by sea-level rise
Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution gets some tweaking for global warming
With coral reefs threatened by rising ocean temperatures, scientists are working to breed “super corals” that can better withstand climate change. They’re trying to help corals adapt to survive global warming faster than they could in Nature.