2015 in Review !
As 2015 comes to a close, Sea Save Foundation reflects on some of the year’s top headlines. Our Week in Review has covered topics ranging from the shark fin trade to the impacts of climate change, as part of our efforts to raise awareness of marine conservation successes and challenges. Cheers and Happy New Year to all! […]
Week in Review: Three Whales Have Died at SeaWorld San Antonio in the Last Six Months
1. Three Whales Have Died at SeaWorld San Antonio in the Last Six Months In the past six months, three whales have died at SeaWorld San Antonio. Unna, an 18 year old killer whale, died from a resistant strain of fungus called Candida this week. In November, a beluga whale named Stella dies from gastrointestinal […]
Week in Review: What Was Really Achieved at COP21 Climate Summit, and What Next?
1. What Was Really Achieved at COP21 Climate Summit, and What Next? An historic event occurred this week at 7:27pm on Saturday December 12, 2015 in the conference center in Le Bourget. After weeks of discussions and negotiations, all nations pledged action on climate change. What is their aim? To restrict global warming to well […]
Week in Review: Can We Control Climate Change with a 29 Page Document?
1. Can We Control Climate Change with a 29 Page Document? Ok, a whole week has passed since our last update. You may be wondering- what’s the big news from the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21), aka the Paris Conference on Global Climate Change? Good news, we have your […]
Week in Review: Who May Be Considered Public Shark Enemy #1?
1. Who May Be Considered Public Shark Enemy #1? Last week, Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis was nominated for the Shark Enemy of 2016 by the conservation NGO Sharkproject International. Solis has been a potential candidate since February when the government signed off on the export of two shipments of shark fins […]
Sea Save supported the Launch of the Whale Entanglement Team
The key Sea Save team members lend their boats and manpower to support the Whale Entanglement Team for this critical effort.
