Monthly Archives: June 2012

Singing fish lead to conservation programs

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Michael Stocker

OCR associate and marine biologist Mario Rivera has received coverage in Costa Rica’s “El Financiero” for his work with singing fish. He is using sound-pattern recognition software to identify breeding aggregations of fish – in this case “weakfish” (Cynoscion squamipinnis) to determine … Continue reading →

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Moves to open the Atlantic coast to fossil fuel extraction

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Michael Stocker

We have just submitted our comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the “Atlantic Geological and Geophysical Activities.” The proposals reviewed in the DEIS are for the exploration and mapping of the Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf for oil … Continue reading →

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Oceans Day only comes once a year

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Michael Stocker

It always amuses me when as a culture we take pause for a moment to focus on something or someone that has been instrumental to our existence or way of life. Mother’s Day comes to mind, as does Memorial Day. … Continue reading →

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