Scientists provide first large-scale estimate of reef shark losses in the Pacific Ocean
EurekAlert | 30 Apr 2012
(University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science) First study to provide estimates of reef shark losses in the Pacific Ocean by international team is published in the journal Conservation Biology. Results are sobering.
 Pacific Ocean | Fish | Fisheries | Research

Sanctuary boundaries need to extend south to protect last 55 Maui's dolphins
World Wide Fund For Nature | 30 Apr 2012
Wellington, New Zealand - WWF-New Zealand is calling on the Department of Conservation to help protect the world's remaining Mauis dolphins by extending the boundary of the Marine Mammal Sanctuary further south and suspending all current mining and seismic activity in their habitat. The...
 Pacific Ocean | Conservation | Marine Mammals | Marine Protected Area

Pacific islands may become refuge for corals in a warming climate, study finds
EurekAlert | 30 Apr 2012
Scientists have predicted that ocean temperatures will rise in the equatorial Pacific by the end of the century, wreaking havoc on coral reef ecosystems. But a new study by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists shows that climate change could cause ocean currents to operate in a surprising way and mitigate the warming near a handful of islands right on the equator. As a result these Pacific islands may become isolated refuges for corals and fish.
 Pacific Ocean | Climate Change | Coral | Ocean Currents

Peru investigates pelican deaths
BBC | 30 Apr 2012
Scientists in Peru are told told to investigate the mysterious deaths of hundreds of pelicans on the coast in the north of the country.
 Pacific Ocean | Marine Mammals | Seabirds

GLISPA Establishes Working Group on Invasive Species
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | 30 Apr 2012
According to GLISPA, the working group's terms of reference will be modelled on the GLISPA's working modality of catalyzing action, aiming to mobilize commitment to reduce the threat of invasive species on islands, and sharing lessons and experiences that relate to invasive species between islands. Oliver Langrand, Island Conservation, will chair the working group, which is open to those wishing to take action on invasive species.
 Invasive Species

Peru to investigate mass pelican die-off in dolphin death area
The Independent UK | 30 Apr 2012
Peru's oceanographic agency says it will investigate the deaths of hundreds of pelicans on northern beaches where nearly 900 dolphins were recently found dead.
 Pacific Ocean | Seabirds

Fishy goings on in Canada
World Fishing | 30 Apr 2012
There are concerns over the "cozy relationship" between the Novia Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NSDFA) and the aquaculture industry over a review process underway for new industrial salmon farms in Jordan Bay.
 Atlantic Ocean | Aquaculture | Fisheries