AUSTRALIA: Marine Biodiversity Threatened by Oil, Gas Exploration

Environment - INTER PRESS SERVICE Sun, 1 Aug 2010

In early July, whales from the world's largest population of humpbacks began arriving in the warm, subtropical waters off Australia's north-west coast to breed and nurse their young.

Predators and Prey, and Catching Turtles

NYT > Environment Sat, 31 Jul 2010

Dr. Sterling discusses the complex species interactions that could help explain the high predator to prey ratios, and describes the effort to capture, tag and recapture sea turtles as the expedition winds down.

Photos: Algae Blankets China Beaches; Dead Zone Brewing?

National Geographic News Fri, 30 Jul 2010

Mats of green algae have covered miles of coastline in China, creating foul odors and possibly choking life underneath the waves. Algae - China - Biology - Flora and Fauna - Bacteria

Varied Views of Bloody Coves

NYT > Environment Fri, 30 Jul 2010

Video scenes of the latest slaughter of marine mammals in a bloody cove are interpreted very differently by different factions.

Fishless Lake in Adirondacks Shows Signs of Recovery

Livescience.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010

Acid rain killed the fish, but ecosystems could thrive again.