Orcas , or if you prefer, killer whales - are one of the most distinctive cetaceans in the world. Though often associated with cold water r...

A last minute reminder from Oceana : today is the last day for U.S. citizens to submit comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rega...

In the United States, the Obama administration is considering ordering all federal agencies to evaluate any major actions to be taken by c...

Here are two news items from the Center for Biological Diversity that not only benefit the environment but will also have definite proactiv...

2009 has been an "interesting" year - a mix of achievements and setbacks, as readers can tell just from the over 230 postings that...

I have been focusing on ocean issues for a while, so for a change of pace, let's take a look at some dry, four-footed (or should I say p...

I have mentioned in several past posts, my enthusiasm for the development of responsible aquafarming , also called aquaculture. It comes fr...

The fate of sea turtles , particularly the loggerhead sea turtle , is once again at further risk - this time due to a loosening of U.S. regu...

There are many worthwhile non-profit conservation organizations operating today (some would say too many, as over-proliferation can dilute t...

Alibaba.com is a leading online source for small to medium-size Chinese businesses to get their goods to market. The parent company, the A...