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![The Rockefeller University, Programme for the Human Environment, New York Using hydrophones to eavesdrop on a reef off the coast of Goa, India, researchers have helped advance a new low-cost […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Alpheus_cedrici_holotype_lateral_view_-_ZooKeys-183-001-g003B-115x115.jpeg "Do fish bay at the moon? Can songs unmask mystery fish? Eavesdropping scientists create ocean soundscapes")
Do fish bay at the moon? Can songs unmask mystery fish? Eavesdropping scientists create ocean soundscapes
Posted on April 26, 2023 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, Programme for the Human Environment, New York Using hydrophones to eavesdrop on a reef off the coast of Goa, India, researchers have helped advance a new low-cost […] -
![Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Montreal The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has recommended developing a factual record to explore factors contributing to the near-extinction the vaquita porpoise – the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Image-2022-05-30-at-3.00-PM-115x115.jpeg "CEC Secretariat recommends factual record on vaquita porpoise")
CEC Secretariat recommends factual record on vaquita porpoise
Posted on April 30, 2022 | No CommentsCommission for Environmental Cooperation, Montreal The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has recommended developing a factual record to explore factors contributing to the near-extinction the vaquita porpoise – the […] -
![The Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plataforma-global-sons-marinhos-conexao-planeta-115x115.jpeg "Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life")
Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life
Posted on February 17, 2022 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […] -
![Clean Ocean Int’l Expert Group, New York Reducing marine debris by 50-90% and a globe circling, high-tech system of monitors are two essential aims among several championed today by nine […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Paper-nautilas-on-piece-of-plastic-pollution-lo.jpg "A Clean Ocean by 2030: United Nations Panel of Experts Charts the Most Direct Course")
A Clean Ocean by 2030: United Nations Panel of Experts Charts the Most Direct Course
Posted on November 17, 2021 | No CommentsClean Ocean Int’l Expert Group, New York Reducing marine debris by 50-90% and a globe circling, high-tech system of monitors are two essential aims among several championed today by nine […] -
![UNESCO, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Paris An unprecedented analysis of almost 10,000 Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) events worldwide over the past 33 years was launched today by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Algal-bloom-captured-by-the-Copernicus-Sentinel-3-mission-takes-us-over-the-green-algae-blooms-swirling-around-the-Baltic-Sea-115x115.jpg "More harmful algal bloom impacts emerge amid rising seafood demand, coastal development")
More harmful algal bloom impacts emerge amid rising seafood demand, coastal development
Posted on June 8, 2021 | No CommentsUNESCO, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Paris An unprecedented analysis of almost 10,000 Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) events worldwide over the past 33 years was launched today by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. […] -
![The Rockefeller University, NY Amid COVID pause in marine activities, growing network aims to monitor soundscapes, assess changes in behavior of marine life; More than 200 widely-distributed non-military hydrophones already […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/scuba-diving-79606_640-115x115.jpg "Emerging listening network will study seas uniquely quieted by COVID")
Emerging listening network will study seas uniquely quieted by COVID
Posted on April 8, 2021 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, NY Amid COVID pause in marine activities, growing network aims to monitor soundscapes, assess changes in behavior of marine life; More than 200 widely-distributed non-military hydrophones already […] -
![The Rockefeller University, NY / Monmouth University, NJ New tool will help census oceans, monitor fish, track shifting marine life; “eDNA makes the ocean a sea of biological information” DNA […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/250082_web-115x115.jpg "Study proves bits of DNA in seawater correlate to the weight of netted fish")
Study proves bits of DNA in seawater correlate to the weight of netted fish
Posted on December 3, 2020 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University, NY / Monmouth University, NJ New tool will help census oceans, monitor fish, track shifting marine life; “eDNA makes the ocean a sea of biological information” DNA […] -
![Nat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Purple-orb-115x115.png "Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents")
Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents
Posted on October 19, 2016 | No CommentsNat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […] -
![World Register of Marine Species, Belgium 12-Mar-15 World registry, nearing completion, confirms 228,450 known marine species; consolidation relegates 190,400 other “species” as duplicate identities Champion of taxonomic redundancy: “Rough Periwinkle” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mysidopsis_A-115x115.jpg "Over 1,000 new ocean fish species identified in past eight years, including 122 sharks, rays")
Over 1,000 new ocean fish species identified in past eight years, including 122 sharks, rays
Posted on March 12, 2015 | No CommentsWorld Register of Marine Species, Belgium 12-Mar-15 World registry, nearing completion, confirms 228,450 known marine species; consolidation relegates 190,400 other “species” as duplicate identities Champion of taxonomic redundancy: “Rough Periwinkle” […] -
![European Marine Board, Oostende, Belgium 9-Oct-2014 Some 340 European scientists, policy-makers and other experts representing 143 organizations from 31 countries spoke with one voice today, publishing a common vision of today’s […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/North-Sea-Trawler-115x115.jpg "Human health, wealth require expanded marine science, experts say")
Human health, wealth require expanded marine science, experts say
Posted on October 9, 2014 | No CommentsEuropean Marine Board, Oostende, Belgium 9-Oct-2014 Some 340 European scientists, policy-makers and other experts representing 143 organizations from 31 countries spoke with one voice today, publishing a common vision of today’s […] -
![International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Geneva 20 January, 2014 Unique collaboration between oil/ gas industry, scientists, conservationists proves way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales, other […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-Western-Gray-Whale-with-reseach-vessel-c-Yuri-Yakovlev-115x115.jpg "Keeping whales safe in sound: Marine species and seismic surveys")
Keeping whales safe in sound: Marine species and seismic surveys
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsInternational Union for the Conservation of Nature, Geneva 20 January, 2014 Unique collaboration between oil/ gas industry, scientists, conservationists proves way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales, other […] -
![Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mackenzie-Basin-Graphic1-115x115.jpg "Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin")
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin
Posted on June 10, 2013 | No CommentsRosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […] -
![Block Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NBCNews-115x115.jpg "Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific")
Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsBlock Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 27-Nov-2011 Global ‘barcode blitz’ accelerates; 450 experts converge on Adelaide Nov. 28-Dec. 3 The newfound scientific power to quickly “fingerprint” species via […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/38253_web-115x115.jpg "Quack medicines, insect immigrants, and what eats what among secrets revealed by DNA barcodes")
Quack medicines, insect immigrants, and what eats what among secrets revealed by DNA barcodes
Posted on November 27, 2011 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life, Smithsonian Institution 27-Nov-2011 Global ‘barcode blitz’ accelerates; 450 experts converge on Adelaide Nov. 28-Dec. 3 The newfound scientific power to quickly “fingerprint” species via […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 16-Nov-2011 Sustainable coastal management, regional coordination and long-term, holistic viewpoint needed to protect fragile ecosystems The rapid, large scale […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo-115x115.jpg "Environmental troubles growing in Mid-East Gulf region due to rapid coastal development")
Environmental troubles growing in Mid-East Gulf region due to rapid coastal development
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 16-Nov-2011 Sustainable coastal management, regional coordination and long-term, holistic viewpoint needed to protect fragile ecosystems The rapid, large scale […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/581490519-115x115.jpg "Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments")
Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC 23 Aug 2011 Eight million, seven hundred thousand species (give or take 1.3 million). That is a new, estimated total number of species on […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/try-this-115x115.jpg "How many species on Earth? 8.7 million")
How many species on Earth? 8.7 million
Posted on August 23, 2011 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC 23 Aug 2011 Eight million, seven hundred thousand species (give or take 1.3 million). That is a new, estimated total number of species on […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/protected-area-115x115.jpg "Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study")
Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study
Posted on July 28, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Marine_Protected_Area-115x115.jpg "Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas")
Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arctic-115x115.jpg "Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole")
Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TOPP-115x115.jpg "Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain")
Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Icebergs-115x115.jpg "Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios")
Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sinkhole-or-“cenotes”-provide-a-potential-route-for-contamination-of-the-flooded-underground-cave-system-aquifers-of-the-Yucatan-Peninsula.-Credit-Hanneke-van-Lavieren-UNU-115x115.jpg "Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’")
Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’
Posted on February 6, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […] -
![Cousteau Society Paris 8 June 2010 Year-long plans include re-launch of iconic vessel Calypso for education tour; new Cousteau Divers program. Documentary with National Geographic to contrast conditions in Mediterranean […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/relaunchofcalypso-115x115.jpg "Relaunch of Calypso among year of plans to mark centennial of Jacques Cousteau’s birth")
Relaunch of Calypso among year of plans to mark centennial of Jacques Cousteau’s birth
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No CommentsCousteau Society Paris 8 June 2010 Year-long plans include re-launch of iconic vessel Calypso for education tour; new Cousteau Divers program. Documentary with National Geographic to contrast conditions in Mediterranean […] -
![Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 6-Nov-2009 The scientific ability to quickly and accurately identify species through DNA “barcoding” is being embraced and applied by […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/November-9-2009-115x115.jpg "DNA barcodes: Creative new uses span health, fraud, smuggling, history, more")
DNA barcodes: Creative new uses span health, fraud, smuggling, history, more
Posted on November 9, 2009 | No CommentsConsortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 6-Nov-2009 The scientific ability to quickly and accurately identify species through DNA “barcoding” is being embraced and applied by […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada June 4, 2008 Current coastal management practices are ineffective and their continuation endangers ecosystems that support the economies on […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/download-3-115x115.jpeg "Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid pending crisis for millions: UN experts")
Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid pending crisis for millions: UN experts
Posted on June 4, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada June 4, 2008 Current coastal management practices are ineffective and their continuation endangers ecosystems that support the economies on […] -
![e8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/turbines3-115x115.gif "First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills")
First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Commentse8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […] -
![26 June 06 Dalhousie University Ocean Tracking Network Scientists and resource managers could soon have a highly detailed picture of marine conditions and the migrations of fish and ocean animals […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Ron-ODor-115x115.jpg "Creating a Window on ‘Oceans in Motion’: Academic, Science, Engineering Experts Illuminating Sea Life Conditions, Migrations")
Creating a Window on ‘Oceans in Motion’: Academic, Science, Engineering Experts Illuminating Sea Life Conditions, Migrations
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No Comments26 June 06 Dalhousie University Ocean Tracking Network Scientists and resource managers could soon have a highly detailed picture of marine conditions and the migrations of fish and ocean animals […] -
![23 Oct 03 Census of Marine Life An estimated 5,000 previously unknown ocean fish species and hundreds of thousands of other marine life forms are yet to be discovered, according […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/10/emb1-115x115.jpg "How many fish in the sea? Census of Marine Life launches first report")
How many fish in the sea? Census of Marine Life launches first report
Posted on October 23, 2003 | No Comments23 Oct 03 Census of Marine Life An estimated 5,000 previously unknown ocean fish species and hundreds of thousands of other marine life forms are yet to be discovered, according […] -
![5 June, 2002 United Nations Washington / Rome / Paris – The UN and leading international scientific agencies will launch on June 5 (World Environment Day) a pioneering Internet-based atlas […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/38055405_oceanmm300-115x115.jpg "UN Oceans Atlas Provides First Comprehensive Real-Time Tool To Observe State Of World’s Oceans")
UN Oceans Atlas Provides First Comprehensive Real-Time Tool To Observe State Of World’s Oceans
Posted on June 5, 2002 | No Comments5 June, 2002 United Nations Washington / Rome / Paris – The UN and leading international scientific agencies will launch on June 5 (World Environment Day) a pioneering Internet-based atlas […]