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Leading cruise lines support ocean conservation

Leading cruise lines announced partnerships with ocean conservation non profits to improve and sustain world's oceans and seas. Carnival Corporation will host the Nature Conservancy's Mapping Ocean Wealth Annual Meeting Being at Miami and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. together with WWF announced their five-year partnership setting ambitious and measurable goals to reduce company's environmental footprint.

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WWF: Need to phase out use of heavy fuel oil for Arctic shipping

A study commissioned by WWF-Canada on marine fuel alternatives for use in the Canadian Arctic has found that the risks of using heavy fuel oil for shipping operations could be greatly reduced by switching to LNG.  “Of all the marine fuel options, heavy fuel oil is the most polluting and will cause the most damage in the event of a spill,” says David Miller, President and CEO of WWF-Canada. “The Arctic environment is so fragile and unpredictable that we must do better.” Fuel Alternatives for Arctic Shipping was commissioned by WWF-Canada and conducted by Vard Marine Inc., a ship design and marine engineering company based in Vancouver, BC. The study assessed the environmental impacts of heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel, and liquid natural gas (LNG), and also compared ship design, fuel consumption, and the economic aspects of each marine fuel option.  The study found that the use of LNG reduced pollutants by up to 97 per cent. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by up to 25 per cent. There was also a significant reduction in the risk of environmental damage from spills, as LNG dissipates into the atmosphere almost immediately. Moving to diesel fuel was also found to have environmental advantages, ...

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How MPA contribute to oceans health

Less than 3% of the world’s oceans are protected, and the vast majority of existing marine parks and reserves are either poorly managed, or not looked after at all. And yet, from maintaining sources of food to helping protect shorelines, and from protecting biodiversity to providing income and jobs, marine protected areas can achieve so much.  WWF has mapped these areas in the world that are of the highest priority in terms of food security and livelihoods, and the threats they face. Also, WWF has created the following infographic to illustrate the benefits of MPAs     Benefits of MPAs Maintaining biodiversity and providing refuges for endangered and commercial species  Protecting critical habitats from damage by destructive fishing practices and other human activities and allowing them to recover  Providing areas where fish are able to reproduce, spawn and grow to their adult size  Increasing fish catches (both size and quantity) in surrounding fishing grounds  Building resilience to protect against damaging external impacts, such as climate change  Helping to maintain local cultures, economies, and livelihoods which are intricately linked to the marine environmen   Source & Images credit: WWFIn the origin, I was frank with you propecia before and after has changed ...

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WWF pushes for Great Barrier Reef protection

WWF is stepping up pressure on Australia to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef, launching a global campaign ahead of a vote by UNESCO on whether to put the world's largest coral reef on an "in danger" list. WWF states that Australia's report to UNESCO is inaccurate and fails to acknowledge serious declines in the Reef's health.The report portrays the Reef as remaining in good condition despite evidence from the government’s own scientists that it is suffering a serious decline in its health. “The State Party Report claims that Australian and Queensland government policies on the Great Barrier Reef are sufficient to avoid an ‘in-danger’ listing by the World Heritage Committee but this claim is undermined by the clear picture provided by the science,” said WWF-Australia CEO Dermot O’Gorman. The Australian Government’s own Strategic Assessment shows that 24 out of the 41 metrics that collectively comprise the Outstanding Universal Value of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area have deteriorated since its inscription on the World Heritage List in 1981.    Of the 24 diminished attributes, 10 are currently assessed as being ‘poor’, including corals, seagrass, marine turtles, dugong and seabirds – all of which are fundamental aspects of the original World Heritage ...

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Singapore on track to reduce emissions

The Ministry of The Environment And Water Resources of Singapore has questioned the methodology used in the WWF report, and stressed Singapore’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The ministry stated that the report fails to recognise Singapore’s unique circumstances as a small island city-state with no hinterland and it does not give due recognition to Singapore’s real environmental achievements, including  long-standing commitment to sustainable development and resource efficiency. The report also allocated international marine and aviation bunker emissions to each country in proportion to the country’s share of international trade volume, a practice not shared by other agencies such as UNFCC and International Energy Agency. The ministry said that this results in a gross over-estimation of Singapore’s per capita carbon footprint as Singapore sits on a vital global shipping route and has one of the busiest transhipment ports in the world Source: Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources In the starting, I was forthright with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is incredible to sit.

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WWF study examines impacts of an oil spill in Arctic sea

The study looks at four types of oil spills under different conditions -22 different scenarios As the Arctic warms and sea ice retreats, oil and gas exploration is underway in Canada's Beaufort Sea, with all the benefits and risks this development entails. To better understand these risks, particularly those of proposed shipping and exploration, WWF has taken a milestone step in answering these big questions by leading groundbreaking research to map possible oil spills in the Beaufort Sea. This study looks at four types of oil spills under different conditions, resulting in 22 different scenarios.Explore some of the key findings by clicking at the WWF's interactive map below , which WWF is making available to help advance discussions about balancing conservation and development in the Canadian Arctic. The results from the study give northern residents and decision-makers scientific evidence they need to make choices about the risks they face.The project involved the analysis of multiple types of oil spill scenarios that could occur in the BeaufortSea. The goal was to assess the transport, fates, and effects of oil on nearby surface water andshorelines from potential crude, heavy fuel, and light fuel oil spills. Modelling investigated both surfaceand subsea releases.Four different ...

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