Hawaii has been labeled the "extinction capital of the world." New research indicates that the rate of extinction could have been equal to 14% of the fauna per decade, as only 15 of the 325 species of the most diverse grou of Hawaiian land snails, the Amastridae, could still be found alive on the island. The extinction crisis in Hawaii has been the research focus of the … [Read more...]
Global CO2 emissions cross threshold
According to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have reached 400ppm. The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii announced that the average carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere crossed the threshold of 400ppm (parts per million) on May 10. Atmospheric levels of CO2 have been steadily rising for 200 years, ever … [Read more...]
Marine sanctuaries begging to happen
Could we ever fully appreciate and value the essential role which the oceans play in our world’s ecology and the future health of our planet? Most of us suffer from what is called ‘sea blindness’ - not understanding the role of our seas. I had the privilege to experience a passionate talk by THE Sea Mother, also known as Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle at the launch of the … [Read more...]
