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New Agreement Prohibits Fishing in the Arctic

WORLD Climate change is so quickly melting the far north that nine nations and the European Union just agreed to prohibit commercial fishing in the high seas of the Arctic for at least 16 years. (National Geographic) Familiarize your students with the Arctic using our activity and reference resources. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading New Agreement Prohibits Fishing in the Arctic

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Fisheries Get Roped Into Conservation

ENVIRONMENT North Atlantic right whales face a dangerous thicket of fishing gear. Fishermen and scientists alike are looking for an answer that satisfies all mammals involved. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our great activity to map threats to North Atlantic right whales. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to the Christian Science Monitor and the … Continue reading Fisheries Get Roped Into Conservation

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World’s Smallest Porpoise Is on the Verge of Extinction

ENVIRONMENT Vaquitas’ numbers have dropped precipitously because of illegal gillnet fishing. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn a little about porpoises. Discussion Ideas The short Nat Geo News article attributes the dwindling population of vaquitas to illegal gillnet fishing. What are gillnets? According to the good folks at the Safina Center, “a gillnet is a large net wall that hangs vertically in the … Continue reading World’s Smallest Porpoise Is on the Verge of Extinction

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Malaria Nets Keep Mosquitoes Out . . . and Fish In

WORLD Insecticide-treated nets are widely considered a magic bullet against malaria—one of the cheapest and most effective ways to stop a disease that kills at least half a million Africans each year. But many recipients don’t use the nets for their intended purpose—instead, they sew together anti-malaria nets into gigantic sieves that trawl the bottom of the lakes and wetlands, culling some of Africa’s most … Continue reading Malaria Nets Keep Mosquitoes Out . . . and Fish In

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U.S. Creates Largest Marine Protected Area

ENVIRONMENT The United States has announced that it will create the largest marine reserve in the world by expanding an existing monument around U.S.-controlled islands and atolls in the central Pacific. (National Geographic) Use our resources to learn more about marine protected areas and how they are managed. (And scroll down for some beautiful photos!) Today’s current-event connection was written by Nat Geo Education’s once-and-future ocean authority, … Continue reading U.S. Creates Largest Marine Protected Area

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