Endangered species

New Oceana Analysis Finds Tuna Fisheries Are Masking USD $411 Million Blue Shark Industry

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Monday, December 12, 2022
Poseidon, Convention, Shark, International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, Food, Conservation, Regional fisheries management organisation, Blue shark, Oceana, ICCAT, Fishery, Global Policy, Research, Food and Agriculture Organization, International trade, Endangered species, Policy, RFMO, Aquaculture

This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.

Key Points: 
  • This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.
  • The report confirms blue shark represents 60% of all reported global shark catches, singularly dominating both the shark fin and meat trade, while direct management of the species remains absent.
  • Last month at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, world leaders voted to provide protections for 60 shark species, including blue sharks.
  • Researchers led by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd. found that nearly 200,000 metric tons of blue shark were legally caught and landed in 2019, amounting to over 7 million blue sharks.

Global Omega-3 Product Market to Reach $4 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Prostate, Capsule, Life, Soybean, Scaly, Endangered Species Act of 1973, Health, Policy, Endangered species, Government, Degenerative disease, Allergy, Colon, Cardiac arrest, Suggestion, Rectum, Cancer, Immunity, Fish, Skin, Tablet, Common Fisheries Policy, Fishery, Dihydroxy-E,Z,E-PUFA, Common, Lung, Stomach, Growth, Rash, Infection, Risk, Dietary supplement, Death, WHO, COVID-19, Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, World Health Organization, Patient, Application

The "Global Omega-3 Product Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Product Type, Source, Application, and Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Omega-3 Product Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Product Type, Source, Application, and Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Moreover, allergies related to fish oil and complex extraction procedure is also restraining the Omega-3 Product Market growth.
  • Omega-3 has been proven beneficial in boosting immunity to help fight COVID-19 and has increased the growth of the omega-3 product market.
  • In addition, the report also covers market size and forecasts for the four regions in the Omega-3 Product Market.

Looking out for Canadian biodiversity

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Knowledge, Biodiversity, Water, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, Noise, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Food, Skink, Species at Risk Act, Plant, Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, Conference, Columbia, Aborigine, Bumblebee, Indigenous peoples, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada, Whale, NAR, Knowledge transfer, Mammalogy, Canadian Wildlife Service, Bee, SARA, Fishery, Marah oreganus, California species of special concern, Committee, INaturalist, Leatherback sea turtle, Wildlife Service, Record, Environment, Nature, Movement, Organization, Climate change, Hunting, Whaling, Agriculture, COSEWIC, COP15, Endangered species, Risk, Humpback

However, threats from development and introduced plants have reduced the Canadian population to fewer than 50 individuals.

Key Points: 
  • However, threats from development and introduced plants have reduced the Canadian population to fewer than 50 individuals.
  • This way of looking at the plant world makes us pause and reminds us of our collective responsibility."
  • As the world considers global biodiversity issues at the COP15 meeting, Canada faces its own decisions to save species here at home.
  • "More and more people are getting involved in looking for, and looking out for, species at risk," concluded David Lee, Chair of COSEWIC, "That's encouraging."

Hemp Innovations Foundation Awards First Hemp Grant

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Carbon, Marketing, NHA, Paper, Environment, Certification, Climate change, Hemp, Research, University of Michigan, Farmer, Education, Total addressable market, Hemp paper, Public policy, American Made, Endangered species, TAM, ISO, Higher Education and Research Act 2017, Western Michigan University, Forest Stewardship Council, WMU, Pulp (paper)

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemp Innovations Foundation a 501(C)3 non-profit has funded a research project called Hemp Recycles .

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemp Innovations Foundation a 501(C)3 non-profit has funded a research project called Hemp Recycles .
  • said Matthew Glyer, Founder and CEO of Hemp Press and Executive Director of the Hemp Recycles Project at Root Research Foundation.
  • Hemp for paper products holds so much potential and this research will provide long-term benefits well beyond the life of the project., said Erica Stark, Executive Director of National Hemp Association and Hemp Innovations Foundation.
  • About the Hemp Innovations Foundation/National Hemp Association:
    HIF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to growing the hemp industry through Education and Research.

Groundbreaking vote to control the unsustainable global trade in shark fins

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Friday, November 18, 2022
Conference, Shark, Health, Community of practice, Climate change, Survival, EU, International trade, CITES, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Animal, Meat, International Policy Network, Convention, Partnership, PANAMA, Endangered species, Government, Whaling, Hakima El Haite

PANAMA CITY, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking decision has been taken today by world governments that promises to turn the tide for shark conservation, with 54 species of shark awarded increased protections by the 19th Conference of the Parties (CoP19) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Key Points: 
  • "IFAW applauds governments for this groundbreaking decision to control the unsustainable global trade in shark fins and meat, a trade which has pushed some of these ecologically important predators to the brink of extinction," said Barbara Slee, IFAW's Senior Program Manager of International Policy.
  • "This vote can transform shark conservation, giving much needed protection for species that have long been overlooked," added Slee.
  • Combined with further shark and ray listing proposals to be voted on shortly, the three proposals would place nearly all shark species traded internationally for their fins under CITES oversight and controls, up from only 25% prior to CoP19.
  • At present there are few restrictions in place and most shark fisheries around the world have little to no management.

Florida Manatees, Bear Warriors United Sue State for Manatee Starvation

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Monday, November 7, 2022
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Douglas v. U.S. District Court ex rel Talk America, Biophysical environment, Septic, Lettuce, Endangered species, Environmental protection, Endangered Species Act of 1973, Starvation, Florida Department, Death, District court, Department, DEP, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Survival, IRL, Sewage, Trapping

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida manatees, along with Bear Warriors United, today sued the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for violating the Endangered Species Act by allegedly engaging in irresponsible regulatory practices that have caused manatee starvation in the northern Indian River Lagoon.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida manatees, along with Bear Warriors United, today sued the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for violating the Endangered Species Act by allegedly engaging in irresponsible regulatory practices that have caused manatee starvation in the northern Indian River Lagoon.
  • "A record-breaking 1,100 manatees died last year, mostly due to starvation.
  • These manatees' deaths are on the hands of our state regulators, the very people Floridians entrust with protecting threatened species and the quality of our waterways.
  • State law expressly authorizes the use of the IRL as a toilet," said Lesley Blackner, who is representing Bear Warriors United.

Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day 2022 Calls to End Cruelty Against Cats

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Friday, October 14, 2022
Well, YouTube, Animal, TNR, Policy, District, Twitter, Endangered species, Instagram, Program, Multimedia, SNR, Goal, Park district, Violence, Alley Cat Allies, Death, Link, Cat, Hunting, Fur clothing, Facebook

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, will be a day on which people renew the fight to end cruelty against cats worldwide, even as shocking and disturbing cruelty cases continue to grab news headlines week after week.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, will be a day on which people renew the fight to end cruelty against cats worldwide, even as shocking and disturbing cruelty cases continue to grab news headlines week after week.
  • Alley Cat Allies created Global Cat Day, which occurs every year on October 16, as a day to focus the world's attention on persistent acts of cruelty against cats.
  • In California, Alley Cat Allies is working to end the killing of cats in the East Bay Regional Park District.
  • Alley Cat Allies is the leader of the global movement to protect and improve the lives of cats and kittens.

Mary Kay Inc. Advances Women’s Leadership in Conservation Through Virtual Learning Exchange

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Training, Communications, Specialty, Other Philanthropy, Environment, Fashion, Teens, Cosmetics, Retail, Other Education, Environmental Policy, Education, Environmental Health, Women, Philanthropy, Men, Fund Raising, Foundation, Family, Consumer, Sustainability, Online Retail, Social Activism, LinkedIn, Conservation International, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines, Coral Triangle, Woman, Coral Reefs, Science, The Nature Conservancy, Animal, Survivor, Education, Organization, TNC, Twitter, Endangered species, Instagram, Food security, Multimedia, Wood, Communal violence, Solomon Islands, Dream, Shellfish, University, Shark, Louis Honoré Arnavon, Glass, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Coral Triangle Initiative, Fishery, CTC, Leadership, Beauty, Entrepreneurship, School, Seaweed, Interior design, Facebook

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005232/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005232/en/
    Mary Kay Inc. has worked to elevate womens leadership in marine conservation and to spotlight innovations and actions undertaken by women leaders across the Coral Triangle to protect marine biodiversity.
  • Many of the projects Mary Kay supports achieve conservation success, gender equality, and economic empowerment in communities.
  • One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty company in 1963 with one goal: enriching womens lives.
  • Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances.

Conservation Groups Win Major Appeal in Challenge to Expansion of Colorado’s Gross Dam

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Movement, Gross Reservoir, Waterkeeper Alliance, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, Water, Face, Eubanks, WildEarth Guardians, Endangered species, Federal Power Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Health, Clean Water Act, River, Colorado River, Engineer, Lake, Climate change, FERC, Endangered Species Act of 1973, Network affiliate, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Western United States, Sierra Club, Water supply, Clean, District court, PLLC, Political movement, Environmental groups and resources serving K–12 schools, Corps, General counsel, Risk, Denver Water, GLOBE, Online gambling, Dam, Hunting

The proposed Gross Reservoir Expansion Project would add an additional 900,000 cubic feet of concrete to the existing dam, effectively tripling the size of the reservoir.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed Gross Reservoir Expansion Project would add an additional 900,000 cubic feet of concrete to the existing dam, effectively tripling the size of the reservoir.
  • If completed, the Gross Dam would be the tallest in Colorado and the tallest roller-compacted concrete dam in the United States.
  • We look forward to presenting our legal challenge to this permit in federal court as soon as possible.
  • The conservation groups are represented by the Washington, DC public interest law firm Eubanks & Associates, PLLC.

SHEIN Releases 2021 GHG Emissions Inventory and Announces Plans to Reduce Emissions Within its Operations

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Carbon, Science, Total quality management, Brookfield Renewable Partners, GHG, ESG, BEP, Intertek, Extended producer responsibility, Beauty, Industry, Climate change, Foundation, Letter, Investment, Energy certificate, Silent Scope 3, Forest, AII, Electricity, Technology, Leadership, Wind, Carbon footprint, Benchmarking, Goal, Endangered species, Insurance, EPR, Water, Overalls, Chemistry, Renewable energy

Embedding Science-Based Targets in sustainability management is crucial for the company's efforts toward combating climate change and holding itself accountable for sustainability commitments.

Key Points: 
  • Embedding Science-Based Targets in sustainability management is crucial for the company's efforts toward combating climate change and holding itself accountable for sustainability commitments.
  • SHEIN partnered with Intertek, an industry-leading Total Quality Assurance provider, to measure its 2021 carbon footprint impact, calculate its Scope 3 baseline emissions and identify Science-Based Targets through jointly conducted interactive workshops.
  • Given that Scope 3 generates the largest portion of SHEIN's emissions, it is critical that SHEIN works closely with expert partners to collaborate on a transition to renewable energy sources and carbon reduction plans.
  • We will be applying our proven programs and methodology to help SHEIN on its path towards bettering its supply chain."