… ContinueArtisanal, or small-scale, fisheries account for 40 percent of the global fish catch and contribute to the livelihoods of 1 in 12 people worldwide. Given their social and economic importance, developing methods to make these fisheries more sustainable is critical. Bycatch — the accidental capture of non-target species — remains a major environmental issue, particularly for endangered and long-lived animals such as albatrosses. Nineteen of the world’s 21 albatross species are threatened with extinction, with fisheries bycatch a leading cause. Reducing bycatch in artisanal fisheries, which are often poorly regulated
New Roommates! Manatees Move In For Some R&R!
… ContinueMeet our newest (and squishiest) guests — rescued manatees!
These juveniles have come to the Georgia Aquarium as part of a special rehabilitation program through the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) . Watch as they settle into their temporary home, snack on some leafy greens, and get the top-tier care they deserve!Why are they here?
These manatees were rescued after being injured or orphaned and will stay with us until they’re strong enough to return to the wild. The MRP is a cooperative of aquariums, zoos, government agencies,
The Pint-Sized Punk Rocker Of The Rainforest: Meet The Cotton-top Tamarin
Deep within the humid rainforests of northwestern Colombia lives a creature that looks like it just stepped out of a punk rock concert. With a shock of brilliant white hair that … Continue