1.  Sharks Now Protected Wherever They Swim   A conservation pact has been signed by 126 countries that protects sharks

1.  Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Largest Since 2010 In early October, up to 9,350 barrels of oil were spilled

1.  Ten Rivers Contribute 95% of Plastic Waste to the Ocean   A new study shows that just 10 rivers

1.  United States Withdraws From UNESCO, In World Heritage Site SSF Director, Ms. Bradley with UNESCO team at Cocos Island

1.  Federal Government Refuses to List Walrus as Threatened Species     The Trump Administration is denying walruses the status

1.  Mass Extinction Could Happen Within Decades   Previous mass extinction events – the last of which occurred 252 million

1.  Zinke Recommends Removing Protections from 10 National Monuments   Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is recommending shrinking the size of

1. Hurricane Irma – Is it Insensitive to Speak About Climate Change at This Time? A debate has arisen after Hurricane

1. Plastic Fibers Are Found in 83% of the World’s Tap Water A study found microplastics in 83% of the world’s

1. Shark Fins Sold in Canada Include Endangered Species Genetic testing of 71 shark fins purchased in Canada found specimens from

1. More Than 300,000 Farmed Atlantic Salmon Accidentally Released into Puget Sound An aquaculture company, blaming the solar eclipse, on a net

  1. Thousands of Illegally Caught Sharks Confiscated in the Galapagos A Chinese vessel illegally fishing in the protected waters of

1. Multiple Federal Agencies Concur: Climate Change will have a Drastic Impact Since 1980, the average annual temperature in the U.S.

1. Nations Start Talks Aimed at Protecting the High Seas     The United Nations diplomats have started talks to protect

1. Santa Barbara – First California City to Pass Resolution Against Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling     Santa Barbara is