May 22, 2020 By Larry Pynn Hakai Magazine
The COVID-19 pandemic is giving whales some respite from boat traffic and whale watching tours, but some say associated shutdowns are impacting research and conservation.
Whales Get a Break from Watchers
Palau’s marine sanctuary backfires, leading to increased consumption of reef fish
February 26, 2020 By Bernadette Carreon The Guardian
Palau’s much-touted marine sanctuary has backfired, with the fishing ban leading to an increased consumption of the reef fish in the western Pacific country – such as grouper, snapper and parrotfish – that the marine sanctuary promised to protect.