Other Research Projects

"Fish populations are declining and some of our ocean’s most majestic creatures have nearly disappeared. Along our coasts, habitats that are essential to fish and wildlife and provide valuable services to humanity continue to suffer significant losses. Non-native species are being introduced, both intentionally and accidentally, into distant areas, and the results are often damaging and costly. With these impacts come significant economic costs, risks to human health, and ecological consequences that we are only beginning to comprehend.

"There is widespread agreement that our oceans and marine resources are in serious trouble, increasingly affected by rapid growth along our coasts, land and air pollution, unsustainable exploitation of too many of our fishery resources, and frequently ineffective management. The consistent message we heard throughout the country is that we must act now to halt continuing degradation.

"Humanity’s hunger for ocean resources and our vast capacity to exploit them result in unprecedented impact upon the oceans and coasts. The disturbing signs of these impacts can be found nearly everywhere we look. Yet, our laws, government institutions, and governance practices have not kept pace with these changes.

"NOAA announced today the start of an ambitious $3.3 million, three-year project to learn more about the endangered humpback whale. The study is known as “SPLASH”- the Structure of Populations, Level of Abundance and Status of Humpbacks. It is the most comprehensive study ever attempted of the endangered North Pacific humpback whale population.

"Exploring the sea, without ships. A Canadian project signals a new wave in marine biology research, using undersea sensors that will revolutionize deep-sea research