by Tim Thorpe Consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of meat – but reaching for fish as a ‘lower emissions’ alternative is an environmental catastrophe. During April, people across the world celebrated the Christian holiday of Easter. For many, this involves days of fasting or moderation as part of tradition or religious observance. In …
By James O’Donovan The fishing industry is the leading cause of species and ecosystem destruction in the world’s oceans, killing trillions of marine animals directly and as by catch. Over the last year a substantial number of research papers have come out shining a light on this clandestine industry which is completely unregulated …
Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson outlines why a healthy ocean is vital for humans and all other species A few people have asked me to explain just why it is that humanity will die if the ocean dies. Billions of people depend upon the ocean for food, and I’m not talking about restaurants, …
by James O’Donovan With a massive decline in Ocean birdlife and Fish stocks predicted to collapse by 2048, we need to take radical actions to protect and restore ocean ecosystems. Two recent global studies give a clear indication how the fishing industry is massively reducing biodiversity and undermining the health of ocean ecosystems. The …