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How much is a whale worth?

Published on September 25, 2019 under Whale Carbon
How much is a whale worth?
The benefits provided by great whales, including capturing carbon, make a powerful case for protecting them, according to economists. Whale carbon featured on National Geographic! A natural carbon sink Great whales, including the filter feeding…
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Carbon and the Deep Blue Sea

Published on September 24, 2019 under Fish Carbon
Carbon and the Deep Blue Sea
Why Recovering Fish Stocks Hold the Key to Sequestering Carbon at the Bottom of the Sea Support for Fish Carbon from the Environmental Defense Fund! Important progress is underway around the world to emplace sustainability…
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Whales are climate warriors!

Published on April 15, 2019 under Whale Carbon
Whales are climate warriors!
A group of environmental organizations in Iceland have sent an open letter to their Parliament protesting the Government's decision to allow whale hunting until at least 2023. “With the success of whale watching in Iceland it…
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Whales Keep Carbon out of the Atmosphere

Published on April 14, 2017 under Whale Carbon
Whales Keep Carbon out of the Atmosphere
 If conservation efforts pay off, whales could help islands meet their emissions reductions Blue Climate Solutions in Scientific American. Unlikely heroes could play a starring role in helping the Pacific islands meet their climate commitments:…
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Whales in a Changing Ocean

Published on March 13, 2017 under Conferences
Whales in a Changing Ocean
Whales contribute to ocean carbon capture & storage, helping to mitigate climate change (see the Fish Carbon report), but how is climate change affecting whales? Registration is open for the Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference,…
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