Washington bans marine aquaculture nets for farmed fish in world first
Washington State made history, becoming the first—and only—place in the world to successfully remove and permanently ban commercial net pen aquaculture.
Water
How to help Gaza fishermen
The destruction of Gaza's two main aquaculture farms, along with the hatchery facility, has also left the sector unable to produce alternative aquatic foods through aquaculture.
Morocco loses half its wheat crop this year from drought
A prolonged drought in Morocco is causing serious problems for the agricultural sector. Local Authorities predict that the 2024 wheat harvest will be reduced by almost 50 per cent. The Arab Spring happened during a drought and raising wheat prices. Can we expect upheaval in the Magreb connected to this prolonged drought? This image above, […]
Trapped in a dive boat for 36 hours, survivor’s daughter raises red flags over rescue
As more time passes since the Egyptian dive yacht sunk on November 25, survivors are asking questions of how so many things could have gone wrong. From lack of batteries in the life vests, to leaking life rafts, to an unresponsive army. Why did it take more than 36 hours for those that couldn't escape the wreck to be rescued. Why was the rescue done by a private crew and not the Navy?
What is Land “COP” in Saudi Arabia and why should we care?
The UN COP events aren't only about climate change. There is a COP for the land and the meeting is happening now in Saudi Arabia.
Drip irrigation systems: the history, the benefits and the problems
Imagine a controlled system comprising valves, pipes, emitters, and tubing orchestrating water delivery with precision to plant roots. Unlike traditional methods that often waste water, drip irrigation is a gentle and efficient method.
Oceanwell’s pods mine for fresh water in the deep sea. Raises $11M USD
OceanWell secures $11M in series A to build deep-sea water farms as a new approach to desalination
How rainwater pools help farmers in the driest land on earth
If Yemenis learn to build water collection pools they can farm year round and change the consequences of drought.
Morocco and France to build largest desalination plant in Africa
Morocco and France are building Africa's largest desalination plant.
The Japanese doctor who watered Afghanistan
Slain Japanese doctor and canal builder Tetsu Nakamura gets his dream honored and 20 mile canal opens this year
The Fight for Water in Yemen’s Drying Land
Families on Yemen's West Coast often rely on unsafe water sources, increasing the risk of disease as clean water remains difficult to access.
How divers can help save kelp forests
Want to help save kelp forests? A guide and some tips for divers.
NASA heads to Jupiter’s moon Europa to look for life below its frozen ocean
Is there life on Jupiter's moon Europa? NASA is sending probes to find out.
Shipping industry puts whale sharks at risk
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, are highly mobile and responsive to changes in temperature. Recent evidence suggests they are also particularly vulnerable to ship strikes - where large marine animals are struck and injured, often fatally, by large vessels in the global fleet.
Zooplankton go eww to poo
Zooplankton don't like fecal contamination in water