North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the

North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the primary threats.

To reverse this decline, urgent protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes is essential. Reducing vertical lines from fishing gear and mandating slower ship speeds are critical steps.

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North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and

North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and fishing.

To reverse this decline, these whales require protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes. Key solutions include reducing vertical fishing lines and mandating slower ship speeds.

Music by Adam Lindquist: http://adamlindquist.com/

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David Bronner, and David Pillar.

More information from the event can be found at Hemfest 2013.

Napa native Tamra Lotz shares her insights on sustainability at Mumm Napa winery in Rutherford, California. Passionate about sparkling wines and her home valley, Tamra brings extensive expertise

Napa native Tamra Lotz shares her insights on sustainability at Mumm Napa winery in Rutherford, California. Passionate about sparkling wines and her home valley, Tamra brings extensive expertise to her role.

She earned her Viticulture and Enology degree from UC Davis, interned at Mumm Napa, and gained international wine experience abroad. Tamra now collaborates with Ludovic Dervin on all winemaking aspects at Mumm Napa.

Tamra was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, in September 2013.

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and the people of the East Coast, demonstrating that their voices were heard in Washington.

Learn more about Oceana's campaigns: Oceana Climate & Energy Campaign

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The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) is our essential fisheries law, vital for ensuring healthy fisheries and abundant waters for future generations. Efforts to weaken the MSA are shortsighted and

The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) is our essential fisheries law, vital for ensuring healthy fisheries and abundant waters for future generations. Efforts to weaken the MSA are shortsighted and threaten our fisheries. Fishermen nationwide urge decision-makers to keep this law strong, ensuring our oceans remain full of fish.

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Climate change and atmospheric rivers are causing devastating floods, forcing entire communities to relocate through a process known as managed retreat. This involves moving off floodplains to

Climate change and atmospheric rivers are causing devastating floods, forcing entire communities to relocate through a process known as managed retreat. This involves moving off floodplains to higher ground.

UC Davis flood experts, including Nicholas Pinter, are studying dozens of communities that have successfully moved to avoid future flooding. For more information, visit: UCTV.tv.

At a recent CSO Forum, Chief Sustainability Officers from diverse sectors discussed the vital role of universities.

They emphasized how academic institutions provide essential leadership

At a recent CSO Forum, Chief Sustainability Officers from diverse sectors discussed the vital role of universities.

They emphasized how academic institutions provide essential leadership for a sustainable future.

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

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The U.S. Pacific coast seafloor teems with vital marine life, providing essential habitat for fish and other animals. However, these beautiful coral gardens and spongebeds face destruction from

The U.S. Pacific coast seafloor teems with vital marine life, providing essential habitat for fish and other animals. However, these beautiful coral gardens and spongebeds face destruction from bottom trawl nets. Stronger government protections are crucial to safeguard this precious ecosystem.

To learn how you can help stop this destructive practice, visit Oceana.org.

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