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Fukushima Wastewater Will Be Released Into the Ocean, Japan Says

By theoceandigest on April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 By Jennifer Jett and Ben Dooley The New York Times
Japan said on Tuesday that it had decided to gradually release tons of treated wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean, describing it as the best option for disposal despite fierce opposition from fishing crews at home and concern from governments abroad.

As Halibut Decline, Alaska Native Fishers Square off Against Industrial Fleets

By theoceandigest on April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021 By Miranda Weiss National Geographic
The tiny fishing fleet from St. Paul is losing the fight for halibut, up against factory ships that throw away more of the valuable fish than the Indigenous fishers are allowed to catch.

Why Rescuing the Climate and Saving Biodiversity Go Hand in Hand

By theoceandigest on April 8, 2021

April 7, 2021 By Michael Le Page New Scientist
Global warming is a “threat multiplier” for habitats and species already under pressure – by understanding how the problems are linked, we can solve two crises at once.

The Ocean’s Youngest Monsters Are Ready for Glamour Shots

By theoceandigest on April 1, 2021

March 30, 2021 By Erik Olsen The New York Times
Divers practicing blackwater photography are helping marine scientists gain new insights into fish larvae.

The Biden Administration Makes a Swath of Ocean Between New York and New Jersey an Offshore Wind Zone.

By theoceandigest on March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021 By Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer The New York Times
The Biden administration announced a plan on Monday to vastly expand the use of offshore wind power along the East Coast, aiming to tap a potentially huge source of renewable energy that has so far struggled to gain a foothold in the United States.

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