#seas
‘One of the most important talks no one has heard of’: why the high #seas #treaty matters
Among the high seas #biodiversity hotspots that would benefit from being sanctuaries is the Costa Rica Dome – nutrient-rich waters that attract yellowfin #tuna, migratory #dolphins, endangered blue #whales and leatherback #sea #turtles. There is also the Emperor Seamount chain, a biodiverse series of seamounts that arches north-west of the Hawaiian islands towards #Russia.
#nature #ocean #uno #politics #environment #fishing #pollution #protection #news #future
#Titan #Seas Reflect #Sunlight
#Astronomy #Picture of the Day
Our Planet ~ Coastal Seas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9PeYPHdpNo
'Our #coastal #seas are a #rich #community of #plants and #animals #working #together, all of which are #vital to the #health of our #planet and #humanity. From fearsome #sharks to lowly #urchins, 90 percent of #marine #creatures live in coastal #waters. #Protecting these #habitats is a battle humanity must win. Coastal seas count for 7% of our #ocean, yet they are responsible for 95% of the #world’s marine #production – these are our #planet’s #fishing #grounds. Despite their importance to humanity, few are protected. Yet wherever effective #protection #exists, #life bounces back in #huge #abundance. The #wildlife will #thrive, and we will catch more #fish.'
#ourplanet #documentary #sirdavidattenborough #davidattenborough #planet #earth #nature #beauty #natural #world #climate #coral #reefs #seagrass #mangroves #kelp-forests #fur-seals #sea-lions #dolphins #wrasse #otters #bald-eagles #humpback #whales #herring #north-sea #australia #great-barrier-reef #french-polynesia #everglades #california #alaska #sanctuaries