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Archive for September, 2006Thailand in State of Emergency Amidst Coup ReportsTuesday, September 19th, 2006
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok amid reports of a coup attempt.
Soldiers have entered Government House and tanks have moved into position around the building.
Mr Thaksin, who is at the UN in New York, announced he had removed the chief of the army and had ordered troops not to "move illegally".
Most Corals Can’t Survive Global WarmingMonday, September 18th, 2006
Many corals rely on their symbiotic algae for survival. Under stress (such as higher temperatures) these algae are expelled, resulting in coral bleaching. It has previously been reported that corals may recover from coral bleaching by changing the type of algae they host. However, a new research study shows that less than a quarter of coral species can do this.
Pacific nations to protect whalesFriday, September 15th, 2006
A group of Pacific Island nations are today signing an agreement to strengthen efforts to save whales and dolphins in the South Pacific.
"There is a high level of support among Pacific people for conserving whales and dolphins. A growing number of Pacific nations are also declaring whale sanctuaries in their waters, most recently Vanuatu," New Zealand Conservation Minister Chris Carter said.
Reef behavior taught on cruise shipsFriday, September 15th, 2006
Hawaiian cruise ships are broadcasting a film about coral reefs to 4000 stateroom televisions. The film aims to provide recreational divers, snorkel enthusiasts and swimmers alike an opportunity to learn more about the coral reefs that they love, and to actively participate in saving them from damage. It has guidelines for how guests should conduct themselves when swimming, snorkeling or diving on a coral reef to prevent harm to marine life.
Dead rays may be Irwin revengeThursday, September 14th, 2006
REPORTS that people may be avenging the death of Steve Irwin by mutilating and killing stingrays have outraged conservationists but been dismissed by members of the fishing industry.
Irwin, 44, was killed last week when his heart was pierced by a stingray barb while he was snorkelling off Port Douglas.
Authorities say that since his death, as many as 10 stingrays have been found dead with their tails chopped off at Dundowran Beach and Deception Bay in Queensland.
EU Proposes Mediterranean Cleanup StrategyWednesday, September 13th, 2006
The European Commission proposed a strategy to clean up the Mediterranean and halt pollution from industry, shipping and households by 2020.
It said the major oil spill off Lebanon during the recent Israel-Hezbollah war highlighted the vulnerability of the Mediterranean where pollution threatens the health of the 143 million people living on the sea's shores and the long-term development of such key sectors as fishing and tourism.
The key aims are to reduce pollution, promote sustainable use of the sea and its coastline, encourage environmental cooperation and the drafting of credible environmental protection legislation.
The EU strategy will target the most significant sources of pollution -- industrial emissions, municipal waste and urban waste water, which are responsible for up to 80 percent of Mediterranean Sea pollution.
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