The Mystery Of The Disappearing Great White Sharks One World 2026-09-22 | The Mystery Of The Disappearing Great White Sharks
Azores Dolphin Watching | Common Dolphins off Faial Island One World 2025-09-07 | I am away on holiday this week, so I have not been able to produce a video, but I thought that you would like to see some video I took of Common dolphins, when I visited the Island of Faial in the Azores, earlier this year.They were amazing and so joyful. I have put it to music - no dialog - so on those winter days when you feel a bit down, you can just watch and feel your spirits lifting. If you want to know anything about Common dolphins, I have put some information below.In the Azores, short-beaked common dolphins can be seen year-round. These dolphins typically measure 6 to 8 feet long and weigh around 170 pounds on average, with males being slightly larger than females.They are easily recognized by their rounded forehead (melon), moderately long rostrum, and 40 to 57 pairs of small, sharp teeth in each jaw. Their sleek bodies feature a tall, triangular dorsal fin positioned mid-back, and their distinctive “hourglass” color pattern makes them one of the most recognizable dolphin species.Short-beaked common dolphins are highly social, often gathering in groups of hundreds, and at times forming mega-pods of several thousand individuals—sometimes as many as 10,000. They are also very active at the surface, frequently seen leaping, bow-riding, and socializing.Although they can dive to 1,000 feet, they usually feed at shallower depths of about 100 feet, targeting schools of fish and cephalopods such as squid, which migrate closer to the surface at night.These dolphins can live up to 35 years. Males typically reach sexual maturity around 10 years of age, while females mature slightly earlier, at about 8 years (though the range is 5 to 12 years).Adult females give birth to a single calf every 2 to 3 years. Newborn calves measure 2.5 to 3 feet long at birth. They begin weaning after about a year, but usually remain dependent on their mothers for care and protection for at least another year.Sources: fisheries.noaa.gov/species/short-beaked-common-dolphin
From The Deep Sea To Deep Space - Talking with Whales & Searching the Stars One World 2025-08-31 | Welcome back to another episode of Salty Sunday. Humpback whales don’t just sing—they may be trying to talk to us. Recent research from the WhaleSETI suggests that when Humpback whales release mysterious bubble rings or respond to our recorded calls, they could be attempting interspecies communication.But why is SETI—the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence—interested in whales? Because if we can learn to communicate with another highly intelligent species right here on Earth, it might give us the tools to recognize and connect with life beyond our planet.By learning to decode whale language, scientists hope to unlock the key to understanding non-human intelligence—a skill that could also help us recognize and communicate with extraterrestrial life.But, if whales are truly reaching out to us, the most important step may be learning how to listen.From the deep sea to deep space, this journey might just reshape how we think about communication, intelligence, and our place in the universe.Subscribe for more Salty Sunday stories about the ocean, science, and the mysteries that connect us all.Sources:bmccowanlab.com/current-research/humpback-whale-researchonlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.70026peerj.com/articles/16349phys.org/news/2025-06-curious-humpback-whales-approach-humans.htmlpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10693240/pdf/peerj-11-16349.pdfprojectceti.orgsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004222006642
Marine Heatwave Hits the UK: Why Our Seas Are Changing Fast One World 2025-08-24 | The UK’s seas are changing – fast. A marine heatwave is sweeping across our waters, driving up sea surface temperatures and transforming marine life as we know it.From an octopus invasion along the southwest coast, to Bluefin tuna, sardines, anchovies, and jellyfish appearing in unexpected numbers – the balance of our ecosystems is shifting. But while some species thrive, others are disappearing, with serious consequences for our marine environment.In this video, we’ll explore: Why octopus numbers have exploded around the UK What marine heatwaves are The winners and losers of warming seas What this means for ecosystems like kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and cold-water corals How climate change is making marine heatwaves more frequent and intense What we can do to protect our oceansIf we want to save our seas, biodiversity, and our future, we must act now.Sources:oceanographicmagazine.com/news/is-uks-intense-marine-heatwave-the-reason-for-all-the-octopuspureadmin.uhi.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/32924823/annurev_marine_032122_121437.pdbbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gn5e9y33ocefas.co.uk/news-and-resources/news/climate-change-reshaping-map-of-uk-marine-life-says-new-researchlink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-025-04672-xcornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/octopus-numbers-boom-cornwall#:~:text=Wednesday%2029%20June%202022,of%20them%20on%20one%20dive.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/record-breaking-ocean-temperatures-raise-alarm-cornwalls-marine-wildlifecornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/surprisingly-salp-y-summer#:~:text=Tuesday%2029%20August%202023,Cornwall's%20waters%20in%20recent%20weeks.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/jellyfish-tuna-cod-warming-sea-b2805533.htmlmccip.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/mccip-coral-gardens-report-card_second-run_v5.pdfmccip.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/mccip-seagrass.pdfperplexity.ai/discover/sports/record-warm-seas-bring-new-spe-S2D0ZoBHSSCOlScWCpWAGwtheguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/02/unusually-high-number-of-jellyfish-arrive-in-uk-seas#:~:text=The%20barrel%20jellyfish%20has%20arrived,to%20populate%20the%20UK%20coast.
Mass Coral Bleaching: The Ocean’s Silent Emergency One World 2025-08-17 | Coral reefs are dying faster than ever. In our lifetime, the world’s coral reefs could disappear. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Maldives, mass bleaching events are turning vibrant reefs into underwater graveyards. This video explains what coral bleaching is, what’s causing it, and the urgent actions needed to protect these incredible ecosystems.Sources:cordap.org/coral-bleaching-what-is-it-and-what-is-cordap-doing-to-confrontit/#:~:text=Coral%20bleaching%20is%20not%20a,years%20that%20support%20living%20corals.coralvita.co/coral-cafe/coral-bleaching/#:~:text=Corals%20can%20naturally%20recover%20from,areas%20if%20current%20patterns%20allow.coral.org/encoralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/research/coral_bleaching_report.phpoceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral.html#:~:text=Coral%2C%20a%20sessile%20animal%2C%20relies,we%20can%20most%20other%20animalshttps://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/coral-reefs/truth-about-corals-and-sunscreen#:~:text=In%20particular%2C%20studies%20continue%20to,causing%20agent%20and%20hormone%20disruptor.phys.org/news/2025-08-great-barrier-reef-volatile-sharp.htmlhttps://www.aims.gov.au/monitoring-great-barrier-reef/gbr-condition-summary-2024-25https://www.aims.gov.au/research-topics/environmental-issues/coral-bleaching/what-coral-bleaching#:~:text=Mass%20coral%20bleaching%20%2D%20climate%20change,storms%2C%20or%20extreme%20low%20tides.https://www.detsi.qld.gov.au/our-department/news-media/down-to-earth/how-coral-bleaching-affects-the-great-barrier-reef#:~:text=bleaching%20more%20intense.-,Heat%20stress,cause%20more%20harm%20than%20good.nhm.ac.uk/discover/quick-questions/what-is-a-coral-reef.htmlworldwildlife.org/pages/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coral-bleaching-and-how-we-can-stop-it#:~:text=The%20leading%20cause%20of%20coral,pollution%2C%20or%20too%20much%20sunlight.
Orcas Caught Kissing on Camera – Rare Wild Behavior Explained One World 2025-08-10 | In October 2024, a snorkeler filming in the Kvænangen fjords of northern Norway captured something extraordinary on camera: two wild orcas engaging in what looks like a tender underwater kiss.This rare and touching behavior—lasting nearly two minutes—has only previously been seen in captive orcas. Marine researchers believe it's a form of affiliative behavior, strengthening social bonds within pods.In this video, we explore the footage, share context from earlier studies (from both captive and wild populations), and dive into what this means for our understanding of orca social behavior.Could other toothed whales and dolphins be sharing similar moments in the deep? Watch to find out.Learn more about this and other marine wildlife stories by subscribing.Sources: Videos -These videos have not been altered in any way.Almunia Portolés, Javier (2025), “Tongue Nibbling in Killer Whales (Orcinus orca)”, University of La Laguna, V1, doi: 10.17632/xj2yxc3cwp.1creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/zoo.21788phys.org/news/2025-07-affectionate-tongue-nibbling-orcas-wild.html#google_vignettemdpi.com/2673-1924/6/2/37
Japan And The Deep Sea: Mining The Last Frontier One World 2025-08-03 | In January 2026, Japan plans to launch the world’s first commercial deep-sea mining operation near the remote island of Minami-Torishima — targeting polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. But at what environmental cost?In this video, we’ll explore: 🔹 What exactly is being mined and why 🔹 Where these rare metals are found 🔹 Methods of Deep Sea Mining 🔹 The shocking environmental consequences — from sediment plumes to species extinction 🔹 A fascinating new discovery: dark oxygen 🔹 Why over 900 scientists have called for a pause on deep-sea miningFrom life in the abyss to the risk of triggering ecosystem collapse, this video uncovers the hidden truths beneath the ocean floor.Some of this video has been shown before. It has been updated with the latest research and news.🧠 Want to dive deeper into the science? Watch my companion video on the discovery of “dark oxygen” over on the 7 Days of Science channel!youtube.com/watchv=fMTzV5yhWL0&t=21s&ab_channel=7DaysofScience👇 What do you think? Should deep sea mining be banned or strictly regulated? Let me know in the comments.aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lom3.10448chinadialogueocean.net/en/conservation/6543-deep-sea-species-threatenededdypump.com/education/subsea-mining-deep-sea-dredginghttps://greenly.earth/en-gb/blog/ecology-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-deep-sea-miningimpact.economist.com/sustainability/ecosystems-resources/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-deep-sea-miningoceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/18ccz/background/mining/mining.html#:~:text=The%20nodules%20of%20greatest%20mining,(12%2C000%20%2D%2018%2C000%20feet).thedriven.io/2023/03/03/ev-battery-recycler-hits-95-recovery-rate-in-world-first-collection-program/#:~:text=16%20Comments-,EV%20battery%20recycler%20hits%2095%25%20recovery,in%20world%2Dfirst%20collection%20program&text=Electric%20vehicle%20battery%20recycler%20Redwood,former%20chief%20technical%20officer%20J.%20B.worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-3/mineral-resources/manganese-noduleseu-midas.net/science/nodulesfauna-flora.org/app/uploads/2023/03/fauna-flora-deep-sea-mining-update-report-march-23.pdffleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2022/12/28/cost-of-minerals-vital-for-electric-vehicle-batteries-soarsfrontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2017.00418/full#:~:text=Nodule%20accumulations%20of,north%20Indian%20Ocean.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.706161/fulliflscience.com/over-5000-deep-sea-creatures-found-in-area-at-risk-of-rare-metal-mining-69121lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/explainers/what-is-deep-sea-mining-and-how-is-it-connected-to-the-net-zero-transitionmdpi.com/2673-6489/1/3/17nature.com/articles/s43017-020-0027-0pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2011914117sciencedirect.com/journal/current-biology/vol/33/issue/12https://deepseamining.ac/article/50#gsc.tab=0eos.org/articles/metallic-nodules-create-oxygen-in-the-oceans-abyss#:~:text=The%20researchers%20hypothesized%20that%20the,supports%20the%20deep%2Dsea%20ecosystem.marine-conservation.org/deep-sea-mining/#:~:text=Deep%2Dsea%20mining%20involves%20various,to%20the%20surface%20for%20processing.news.mongabay.com/2025/04/with-deep-sea-mining-plans-in-limbo-norwegian-companies-fold-or-dig-inoxsci.org/oxygen-production-in-the-oceans-darkest-depths/#google_vignettephys.org/news/2025-07-significant-declines-species-deep-sea.htmlphys.org/news/2025-07-japan-world-deep-sea-mineral.htmlpirg.org/articles/why-is-deep-sea-mining-bad-for-the-environment/#:~:text=The%20impacts%20of%20mining%20will%20not%20be,life%20well%20beyond%20the%20area%20being%20mined.seabedminingsciencestatement.orgbusinessinsider.com/japan-found-enough-minerals-island-to-build-evs-for-decades-2024-6#:~:text=Japan%20found%20enough%20minerals%20off%20a%20remote%20Pacific%20island%20to,plans%20for%20over%20a%20decade&text=A%20remote%2Doperated%20vehicle%20used,Nippon%20Foundation.&text=Researchers%20have%20found%20230%20million,underway%20to%20find%20new%20supplies.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1095930/fullthe-ies.org/analysis/iesturningthetide-examiningminingweekly.com/article/japan-to-begin-test-mining-rare-earth-mud-from-seabed-in-early-2026-2025-07-04sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308597X2400071X
Shark Week 2025: Warming Seas Are Pushing Angel Sharks Toward Extinction One World 2025-07-26 | Welcome to Shark Week 2025! In this video, we dive into the fascinating yet alarming world of Angel Sharks — a critically endangered species facing a new and growing threat: climate change.This is my second Shark Week video, so if you missed the first, be sure to check it out!Learn how rising sea temperatures around the Canary Islands are disrupting Angel Shark breeding patterns, causing females to avoid coastal waters when it’s time to reproduce. We'll look at the latest scientific research, and what this means for the future of Squatina squatina — a species already hit hard by overfishing and habitat loss.With an estimated 80% population decline, the stakes couldn’t be higher. But there’s still hope — thanks to conservation efforts like those led by the Angel Shark Conservation Network.Link to first video for Shark week 2025 youtu.be/0aVLQoGPM1USources:angelsharknetwork.comangelsharknetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/06/Angelshark-Action-Plan-for-the-Canary-Islands.pdfoceanographicmagazine.com/news/warming-ocean-is-big-turn-off-for-critically-endangered-angelsharksonlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.70331sharktrust.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=f019a882-4184-4004-a91c-8777a104476e
SHARK WEEK 2025: Cocaine in the Ocean – What’s Happening to Our Sharks? One World 2025-07-20 | Welcome to SHARK WEEK 2025! In this video, we dive deep into the bizarre and troubling story of the Brazilian Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon lalandii)—a small, critically endangered shark species found along the Atlantic coast of South America. Recent research from October 2024 revealed alarming levels of cocaine contamination in these sharks, raising major red flags for marine health, public safety, and the global seafood industry. Learn how pollution, drug trafficking, and weak fishing regulations intersect to create an ecological and human health nightmare. Find out what happens when cocaine enters marine ecosystems, how it affects sea life, and why this could be just the beginning of a larger environmental crisis.Topics covered:Cocaine as an emerging marine pollutantShark bioaccumulation of toxinsOverfishing and species mislabeling in BrazilFin laundering and illegal shark tradeHuman health risks from contaminated seafood Subscribe for more eye-opening stories this SHARK WEEK! Like, share, and comment with your thoughts. 🔔 Hit the bell to never miss a bite. Sources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_sharpnose_sharkoceanographicmagazine.com/features/eaten-extinct-in-20205-why-are-sharks-still-on-the-menubbc.co.uk/news/articles/cek9mr43x1xoearth.com/news/cocaine-sharks-brazilian-waters-sharpnose-sharks-rhizoprionodon-lalandii-ocean-pollutionsciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969724049477sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320724001046sharksider.com/brazilian-sharpnose-shark
The CAT astrophy of Australian Killer Kitties One World 2025-05-04 | Feral cats in Australia have contributed to the extinction of 27 native animals and are putting pressure on at least another 124 endangered species. Steps are being taken to reduce the population of feral cats, but what exactly does this entail?Sources:https://christmasislandnationalpark.gov.au/news/saving-15000-native-species-removing-almost-300cats/#:~:text=The%20whole%2Dof%2Disland%20eradication,will%20eventually%20decrease%20to%20zero.https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/management/threat-management/invasive-animals/1080-baiting-western-australia#:~:text=Most%201080%20baiting%20is%20done,Industries%20and%20Regional%20Development%20website.https://feralcatandfox.com.au/tools/cat/trapping/#:~:text=Trapping%20is%20widely%20used%20for,used%20for%20feral%20cat%20management.https://figshare.utas.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/The_short-term_response_of_feral_cats_to_rabbit_population_decline_Are_alternative_native_prey_more_at_risk_/22999571#:~:text=The%20impacts%20of%20invasive%20predators,intake%20of%20experimentally%2Dsupplied%20sausagesjournals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0109097#:~:text=Intense%20fires%20and%20grazing%20by,author%20and%20source%20are%20credited.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ddi.13497https://pestsmart.org.au/toolkit-resource/baiting-of-feral-cats-with-1080/https://pestsmart.org.au/toolkit-resource/ground-shooting-of-feral-cats/phys.org/news/2020-05-felixer-grooming-feral-cats.html#:~:text=The%20Felixer%2C%20an%20autonomous%20device%20that%20can,in%20rebuilding%20Australia's%20decimated%20native%20animal%20populations.&text=This%20means%20the%20poison%20it%20administers%E2%80%94in%20the,cat%E2%80%94does%20not%20inadvertently%20harm%20other%20native%20animals.https://7news.com.au/news/queensland-government-to-kill-thousands-of-feral-cats-c-17877641https://wafcwg.org.au/information/exclosure-fencing/#:~:text=Description,lasting%20protection%20from%20feral%20cats.https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/factsheet-tackling-feral-cats-and-their-impacts-faqs.pdfaustralianwildlife.org/explore-wildlife#:~:text=Most%20of%20Australia's%20wildlife%20is,are%20found%20only%20in%20Australia.https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/tap-for-predation-feral-cats-2024.pdfhttps://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/biodiversity/threatened/publications/threatened-species-strategy-2015-2020https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/feral-cats#:~:text=Controlling%20feral%20cats&text=Shooting%20cats%20is%20labour%20intensive,in%20some%20states%20and%20territories.https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/feral-cats#:~:text=Feral%20cats%20are%20an%20introduced,assist%20their%20populations%20to%20grow.https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/feral-animals-australia/feral-catshttps://invasives.org.au/blog/meet-the-27-native-animals-cats-have-helped-send-extinct-since-colonisation/https://www.nespthreatenedspecies.edu.au/news-and-media/media-releases/aussie-icons-at-risk-scientists-name-20-snakes-and-lizards-on-path-to-extinctionnewscientist.com/article/2336375-making-australias-native-animals-poisonous-could-curb-feral-catshttps://www.publish.csiro.au/wr/pdf/WR23107sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000632071930895X?via%3Dihub
5 Sea Creatures That Could Go Extinct One World 2025-03-21 | Scientists believe that our planet is facing its 6th mass extinction. Many marine animals are at risk of becoming extinct not only due to threats such as entanglement and ship strikes, but also climate change. This video looks at the challenges faced by five marine animals that may become extinct due to our actions.Sources:Not Without the Rest by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgiucn.org/news/species/202007/almost-a-third-lemurs-and-north-atlantic-right-whale-now-critically-endangered-iucn-red-listnsidc.org/sea-ice-today/analyses/sea-ice-climbs-second-lowest-january#:~:text=Arctic%20sea%20ice%20extent%20for,in%20the%20Sea%20of%20Okhotsk.polarbearsinternational.org/news-media/articles/new-study-quantifies-link-between-sea-ice-and-polar-bearshttps://stri.si.edu/story/leatherback-migrations#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBy%20focusing%20on%20a%20single,methodologies%2C%E2%80%9D%20the%20authors%20write.tos.org/oceanography/article/is-the-atlantic-overturning-circulation-approaching-a-tipping-point#:~:text=The%20northeastern%20subpolar%20Atlantic%20is,subtropical%20waters%20to%20the%20north.videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/detail/videos/whales/video/6309196638112/size-matters:-examining-the-effects-of-body-size-on-birth-rates-in-north-atlantic-right-whales?autoStart=true#:~:text=ENG%20Captions-,Size%20Matters:%20Examining%20the%20Effects%20of%20Body%20Size%20on%20Birth,in%20North%20Atlantic%20Right%20Whales&text=Recent%20research%20reveals%20that%20smaller,fishing%20gear%20and%20other%20factors.&text=Atlantic%20Right%20Whales-,Recent%20research%20reveals%20that%20smaller%20female%20North%20Atlantic%20right%20whales,fishing%20gear%20and%20other%20factors.https://www.aims.gov.au/information-centre/news-and-stories/global-warming-threat-whale-sharksbas.ac.uk/about/antarctica/wildlife/penguins/emperor-penguinbas.ac.uk/media-post/emperor-penguin-colonies-in-antarctica-suffer-as-sea-ice-diminishesbas.ac.uk/media-post/loss-of-sea-ice-causes-catastrophic-breeding-failure-for-emperor-penguinsbbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68253819climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-arctic-sea-ice-summer-minimumfisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whale#:~:text=The%20changing%20 climate%2C%20and%20 more,from%20vessel%20strikes%20and%20entanglements.livescience.com/almost-all-florida-sea-turtles-femalelivescience.com/mass-extinction-events-that-shaped-Earth.htmlnature.com/articles/s41558-024-02129-5nature.com/articles/s41558-020-0818-9.epdf?sharing_token=-ZN0uk4SNHmsXrvjw5jwINRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0P_29KxAi4i5L-CC0GQ9g-DIeGjALpyDzRYuJ9UqzBqTN27ad13OBC-oAL6KHcA60bAqf8lzP6cXeGAIlwHd8wtmypMo7tHYboiCI3wkALlZfRJ-3yRUO7Qxl8LDL4uFtvGPe1N_Ji5UtEPSX_GHpRhc4guUcfDIZxDmbexwQycZOk5lKu6Sy31PUd3EAmZ4OE%3D&tracking_referrer=abcnews.go.comnhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2023/august/emperor-penguin-colonies-abandoned-after-unprecedented-loss-of-sea-ice.htmlnhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-mass-extinction-and-are-we-facing-a-sixth-one.htmlsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969724059886?via%3Dihubhttps://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/for-right-whale-conservation-a-dwindling-food-source-is-causing-concern/#:~:text=Saving%20the%20North%20Atlantic%20right,swim%20through%20to%20do%20so.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/emperor-penguins
Will Sea Level Rise Destroy Our Rocky Shores? One World 2025-02-15 | Sea level rise is occurring at an alarming rate and will have far reaching consequences to our coast line. This video looks at the impact of sea level rise on our rocky shore habitats. The video was produced for an event called ‘From Tide Pools To The Stars’ in which artists, writers, actors and scientists came together to celebrate our watery natural world. It mentions some of the work carried out by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.Sources:The Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Wildlife Trusthiwwt.org.ukarchive.bigelow.org/mitzi/lower_1.htmloceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/intertidal-zone.htmlpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7263295/#:~:text=The%20impacts%20of%20sea%2Dlevel,a%20reduction%20in%20invertebrate%20abundances.sealevel.nasa.gov/faq/8/is-the-rate-of-sea-level-rise-increasingwww2.bgs.ac.uk/discoveringGeology/climateChange/general/coastal.htmlclimate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-sea-level#:~:text=Global%20mean%20sea%20level%20has,world%20ocean%20(blue%20colors).imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/grantham-institute/public/publications/briefing-papers/Sea-level-change-Briefing-Note-1v2.pdfmccip.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/mccip201011_intertidalhabitats.pdfnature.com/articles/s41598-024-73287-x#:~:text=Cohen%20et%20al.,concentrated%20in%20ultra%2Dcoastal%20regions.d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/86198120/j.jembe.2011.02.01220220520-1-1qkssml-libre.pdf?1653044330=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DCoastal_squeeze_on_rocky_shores_in_north.pdf&Expires=1736261251&Signature=a~YRzZrBnHWoyobVQhS822y5GFMpdmHGAZ8IOM3Pu1XSKqJtMUc6GME11mE-BHNysS7OBlKMwAuZpAeMzFQml6EN6wPpZcv~qGJj8txtAnJ0OjtD1TXo5uCMT5LxuA5wMILgG5Febw~VYKikXCN9TwRkip4542kSeHYW~JhwW~dpGE5bBLEK6PPW3k~~sH8nODQWlFhy0pZKsvk0S-ImUMBKX4eXcLd6xnt7XVRgbYFQLKlSRAGaJQyVsROvuSGSKadH0WmD09Se2aXNmvppOtdnEsjVPH8h2ypMvZXYovT4pQURKKDfH1fG1Nv6OlHkVGXl9rUH7yJIojRvhGBlig__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA
Are Wildfires Getting Worse Due To Climate Change? One World 2024-08-23 | It is not your imagination that wildfires are on the increase, it is a sad consequence of our warming planet. Not only are wildfires on the increase, but there are also more ‘extreme’ wildfires and more of them are showing ‘exotic behaviour’. This video explains the characteristics of these types of wildfire and why they are on the increase.Sources:Meditation Impromptu 01 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100163Artist: http://incompetech.comclimatecheck.com/risks/fire/types-of-wildfireclimate.nasa.gov/news/2905/boreal-forest-fires-could-release-deep-soil-carbonoptimizeias.com/how-pyrocumulonimbus-clouds-are-formed-when-wildfires-spit-storms-lightningphys.org/news/2023-06-canada-co2-emissions-year.html#:~:text=Worldwide%2C%20wildfires%20in%202021%20released,from%20fossil%20fuels%20and%20industrySpreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Firesbbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57796128ceh.ac.uk/news-and-media/blogs/solving-growing-threat-extreme-wildfire-eventsfrontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/articles/10.3389/frsen.2022.825190/fullnationalgeographic.com/environment/article/pyrocumulonimbus-clouds-fire-tornadoes-how-wildfires-spawn-extreme-weathernature.com/articles/s43247-022-00566-8nytimes.com/article/wildfire-firefighter-terms.html?auth=login-google1tap&login=google1taptheconversation.com/climate-change-wildfire-risk-has-grown-nearly-everywhere-but-we-can-still-influence-where-and-how-fires-strike-185465theconversation.com/extreme-wildfires-have-doubled-in-just-20-years-heres-the-science-233375theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/08/wildfires-brazil-pantanal-wetland-climate-disruptiontheguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/07/california-premature-deaths-wildfire-smoke-studywcrp-climate.org/news/wcrp-news/2024-pyrocumulonimbus
Why 1.5 Degrees C Is The Critical Global Temperature We MUST Not Cross One World 2024-08-03 | The number 1.5 degrees C is commonly talked about in the media as the temperature to which we should limit the warming of our planet. But what is the significance of this number? Why do scientists believe it is better not to cross this number? Is our planet at 2.0 o degrees C such a different place to that of 1.5 degrees C? This video looks at these questions and discusses how such small changes in global temperature impact our delicate ecosystems. Meditation Impromptu 01 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100163Artist: http://incompetech.comSources:blog.metoffice.gov.uk/2024/03/01/the-risk-of-wildfires-in-a-changingclimate/#:~:text=Higher%20temperatures%20alone%20will%20not,fire%20danger%20compared%20to%20today.climate.nasa.gov/explore/ask-nasa-climate/3273/vanishing-corals-part-one-nasa-data-helps-track-coral-reefsscience2017.globalchange.gov/chapter/8https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementbbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64192508bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68110310bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42251921#:~:text=The%20proportion%20of%20tropical%20cyclones,the%20exact%20numbers%20are%20uncertain.bbc.com/future/article/20231130-climate-crisis-the-15c-global-warming-threshold-explainedhttps://www.climatechange.environment.nsw.gov.au/impacts-climate-change/weather-andoceans/oceanacidification#:~:text=This%20has%20increased%20ocean%20acidification,in%20the%20next%20100%20years.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-sea-surface-temperatureforbes.com/sites/mitsubishiheavyindustries/2022/01/26/the-stark-difference-between-global-warming-of-15c-and-20chttps://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/SR15_Full_Report_LR.pdfhttps://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/SR15_Full_Report_LR.pdfhttps://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/faq/faq-chapter-1/iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/ocean-warming#:~:text=Data%20from%20the%20US%20National,over%20the%20past%20100%20years.iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/species-and-climate-changenpr.org/2021/11/08/1052198840/1-5-degrees-warming-climate-change#:~:text=Still%2C%20even%20at%201.5%20degree,hotter%2C%20the%20impacts%20get%20worse.nrdc.org/stories/15-degrees-global-warming-are-we-there-yetun.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/04/parisagreementsingatureswri.org/insights/2023-ipcc-ar6-synthesis-report-climate-change-findings#:~:text=The%20IPCC%20finds%20that%20there,sooner%20%E2%80%94%20between%202018%20and%202037
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? THE BASICS EXPLAINED One World 2024-07-21 | If you are confused as to what exactly climate change is and how global warming and the greenhouse effect are involved, then this is the video for you. It explains the basics of climate change, why it is occurring and the effect it is having on our beautiful planet.This would be useful for anyone doing GCSE Biology and Geography.
How To Save Extinct Sharks One World 2024-07-14 | In the waters around Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, the Eastern Indonesian-Oceania subpopulation of Zebra sharks are functionally extinct. But help is at hand from a surprising source and conservationists are working hard to increase the population from an estimated 20 individuals to a genetically viable breeding population. This video covers how the StAR project hopes to achieve this and save this adorable shark from extinction.Sources:Heart of Nowhere by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400045Artist: http://incompetech.comen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Ampat_Islandsnews.mongabay.com/2024/06/conservationists-upbeat-as-zebra-shark-reintroduction-in-raja-ampat-gathers-pace/#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20five%20zebra%20shark,be%20healthy%20and%20strong%20enough.news.mongabay.com/2024/04/rewilding-program-ships-eggs-around-the-world-to-restore-raja-ampat-zebra-sharksrajaampatbiodiversity.com/raja-ampat-conservation-efforts/#:~:text=The%20sanctuary%20covers%2046%2C000%20square,aquarium%20fish%20trade%2C%20are%20banned.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/shark-rewilding-indonesia-oceans-conservation-zebra?seattleaquarium23reshark.org/star-projectsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982221011982scubadiving.com/how-captive-breeding-helping-shark-conservationthejakartapost.com/culture/2024/06/06/endangered-zebra-sharks-hatch-in-raja-ampat-rewilding-project.html.visitsealife.com/sydney/conservation/local-conservation-projects/the-star-projectoceanconservationtrust.org/why-sharks-are-vitally-important-to-ocean-health
Brave Little Hunter - The Orca Calf Who Freed Herself One World 2024-05-04 | The Orca calf, Brave Little Hunter, was trapped in a lagoon off the coast of Vancouver Island for nearly five weeks. This video looks at how this happened to her, at her amazing resilience at the death of her mother and how she finally managed to escape the lagoon. Sources:bc.ctvnews.ca/orphaned-b-c-orca-may-be-eating-fish-vet-says-as-rescuers-plan-new-strategy-1.6848253royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2023.0139?fbclid=IwAR0hUoNJeCfiLwHtOTBn--rMTlvshx7inooQWPkpeS0yvhAriYPg8vwDyVwvancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/12/vancouver-island-orca-calf-rescue-beginsvancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/19/vancouver-island-orca-calf-rescue-seal-meatvancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/26/bc-orca-calf-freewestcoastnow.ca/2024/04/26/orca-calf-known-as-brave-little-hunter-swims-free-after-being-trapped-in-bc-lagoonourwildpugetsound.com/journal/meet-the-transient-orcas-biggs-killer-whales-of-puget-soundtheguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/06/time-ticking-for-canada-stranded-orca-orphan-vancouvertheguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/28/race-to-save-an-orphaned-orca-calf-brave-little-hunter-canadatheguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/26/orca-calf-returned-open-water-canada
Save The Salmon - Breach The Dams Part 1: The Problem One World 2023-12-02 | Calls for the breaching of four dams on the Snake River have been occurring for years, in a bid to stop the extinction of four species of Salmon and Steelhead. In the first of a series of videos, I look at what problems the fish face due to the dams and how they are mitigated, without much success.Music:mpromptu in Quarter by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100455Artist: http://incompetech.comSources:americanrivers.org/river/snake-riverdamsense.org/lower-snake-damskintama.com/applications/salmon-survival-after-transport-around-damslink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00442-010-1758-2columbiariverkeeper.org/columbia/harmful-algal-blooms-faqscolumbiariverkeeper.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2017.8.14%20Final%20Snake%20River%20Temperature%20White%20Paper.pdcolumbiariverkeeper.org/news/2023/8/salmon-crossroadsdamtruth.org/_files/ugd/a3022b_ba405cbe7c034738bf0cc2d876c02630.pdfdfw.state.or.us/fish/sealionfisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/endangered-species-conservation/questions-and-answers-endangered-salmon-predation-prevention-actfisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/endangered-species-conservation/adult-upstream-passage-west-coast)fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/endangered-species-conservation/juvenile-downstream-passage-west-coastflyfisherman.com/editorial/lonesome-larry-project/462770icpdr.org/publications/providing-safe-passage-routes-columbiariver#:~:text=Spilling%20water%20and%20fish%20over,Columbia%20and%20Snake%20River%20dams.https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/programsandprojects/Fish%20Programs/2017-05-24%20Spillway%20Weirs%20Fact%20Sheet%20Final.pdfopb.org/article/2023/08/05/columbia-river-salmon-habitat-spending-studyorcamonth.com/post/exploring-the-history-of-salmon-in-the-columbia-and-snake-river-systemssalmonrecovery.gov/Files/Fact%20sheets/Backgrounder%20-%20Hatcheries.pdfhttp://www.snakeriversalmonsolutions.org/Salmon_Predators.aspxsalmonrecovery.gov/Hydro/Structuralimprovements.aspx#:~:text=Adult%20Fish%20Ladders%20are%20helping,spawning%20grounds%20pass%20the%20dams.
Why Are 2.7 Million Pangolins Per Year Mercilessly Hunted? One World 2023-11-18 | Pangolins are amazing and bizarre looking creatures who are mercilessly hunted for their meat and scales. Their scales are used in Traditional Chinese medicine and because of this, Asian Pangolins are on the brink of extinction. This video looks at what we know about Pangolins, who, why and how they are hunted and what President Biden is hoping to do about it.Sources:biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/president-biden-delays-potential-embargo-on-products-from-china-due-to-chinas-role-in-pangolin-trafficking-2023-11-03awf.org/blog/27-million-pangolins-are-poached-every-year-scales-and-meatifaw.org/uk/animals/pangolinsnytimes.com/2019/04/08/world/asia/pangolin-singapore-seizure-poaching.htmlsavepangolins.org/what-is-a-pangolinunodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/wildlife/2020/World_Wildlife_Report_2020_9July.pdfwhitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/11/03/message-to-the-congress-notification-to-the-congress-consistent-with-section-8-of-the-fishermens-protective-act-of-1967-as-amended-22-u-s-c-197
Should Vapes Be Banned To Save The Planet? One World 2023-11-04 | The popularity of ‘Vaping’ has increased dramatically in recent years. In the UK alone, it has doubled since last year. The environmental cost of using single use vapes is astounding; plastic, toxic chemicals and precious metals are being added to our soil and water in vast amounts and there are limited recycling opportunities. Even if they do find their way to a recycling centre, it is a lengthy and costly process. Is it time for single use vapes to be banned?Sources:abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/communities-recycle-trash-disposable-cigarettes 104133680#:~:text=The%20devices%2C%20which%20contain%20nicotine,million%20disposable%20vapes%20per%20month.https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/vaping-e-cigarettes/commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2022-0216news.fmbusinessdaily.com/2023/04/veolia-introduces-nationwide-vape-collection-schemepirg.org/edfund/articles/disposable-vapes-are-creating-piles-of-electronic-wastepublicinterestnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Vape-Waste-Full-Report-PIRG.pdfsmoko.com/blogs/news/harmful-chemicals-you-should-avoid-in-e-liquidstheriverstrust.org/about-us/news/an-innovation-that-is-really-making-the-world-a-worse-place-why-the-rivers-trust-is-supporting-a-ban-on-single-use-vapes-in-irelandallencarr.com/easyway-stop-vaping/facts-statistics ?bbc.co.uk/news/business-66740556gov.uk/guidance/single-use-plastics-ban-plates-bowls-trays-containers-cutlery-and-balloon-sticksmaterialfocus.org.uk/press-releases/number-of-disposable-single-use-vapes-thrown-away-have-in-a-year-nearly-quadrupled-to-5-million-per-weekmaterialfocus.org.uk/press-releases/one-million-single-use-vapes-thrown-away-every-week-contributing-to-the-growing-e-waste-challenge-in-the-ukthebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2022-12-15/lithium-being-trashed-by-the-tonne-as-disposable-vapes-flood-us-marketthelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(22)00187-4/fulltext
Why Male Orcas Are Mummys Boys One World 2023-10-14 | Orca mothers are truly amazing creatures and provide exceptional care for their offspring, especially if they are male. The care for sons continues for her whole life, exacting a great cost to her. This video looks at the ways in which Orca mums look after their sons and the possible reasons as to why sons get preferential treatment over her daughters.Sources:news-archive.exeter.ac.uk/homepage/title_867602_en.htmlphys.org/news/2017-01-mother-daughter-competition-orcas-menopause.htmlbbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64559047cell.com/current-biology/pdfExtended/S0960-9822(23)00824-2sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347216000737?via%3Dihubscience.org/doi/10.1126/science.1224198
How Surrogate Mum Sea Otters Train Environmental Engineers One World 2023-09-30 | The last full week in September is ‘Otter Awareness Week’. This video looks at how captive female otters have been successful surrogate mothers to stranded pups. These otters have gone onto be released in the wild, having pups of their own and having extraordinary effects on the ecosystem.Sources:Sea otter personality quizmontereybayaquarium.org/stories/sea-otter-personality-quizen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystone_speciesmontereybayaquarium.tumblr.com/post/129804658838/sea-ottersgardeners-of-the-eel-grasspicshttps://news.ucsc.edu/2016/11/marine-mammal-research.htmlcambridge.org/core/journals/oryx/article/surrogate-rearing-a-keystone-species-to-enhance-population-and-ecosystem-restoration/2CCEEC3514C4077FC0975FEE950A0178montereybayaquarium.org/stories/the-feel-good-science-behind-sea-otter-surrogacysciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320707001796#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20after%20release,comparable%20to%20free%2Dranging%20juveniles.
Antarctic Sea Ice Loss Destroys Penguin Colonies One World 2023-09-16 | The Emperor penguin breeding season of 2022/2023 was a catastrophic failure in the Bellingshausen sea region. Sea ice loss was unprecedented, at a time before the chicks had fledged, resulting in the death of thousands. This year, the winter sea ice is even less than last year, signalling that there will be another catastrophic breeding failure for the iconic Emperor penguin. This video looks at the effects of sea ice loss on the colonies and the possible reasons why this has happened. Sources:bas.ac.uk/media-post/loss-of-sea-ice-causes-catastrophic-breeding-failure-for-emperor-penguinsbbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66492767nature.com/articles/s43247-023-00927-xtheguardian.com/world/2023/aug/25/emperor-penguins-thousands-of-chicks-in-antarctica-likely-died-due-to-record-low-sea-ice-levels
Iceland Slaughters 2 Fin Whales After Whaling Ban Lifted One World 2023-09-09 | In June a temporary ban on whale hunting was put in place in Icelandic waters, after observers had seen the horrific way in which the whales are killed, in some cases taking over an hour to die. The ban was lifted on the 31st of August, and Iceland continues to hunt whales, with two Fin whales being slaughtered within a week of the ban being lifted. Was the lifting of the ban a step backwards for Iceland, a missed opportunity to ban whaling forever, or is there still hope that whaling will cease by the end of this year?Music I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honorArtist: http://chriszabriskie.comSources:https://icewhale.is/savedolphins.eii.org/news/the-truth-about-whaling#:~:text=Modern%20harpoons%20are%20usually%20fitted,out%20for%20a%20few%20seconds.http://us.whales.org/issues/whaling-in-icelanduk.whales.org/our-4-goals/stop-whaling/whaling-in-icelandgeo.tv/latest/508873-whale-hunters-secure-their-first-two-kills-after-iceland-grants-permissionicelandreview.com/nature-travel/whaling-season-begins-in-iceland-charges-pressed-against-activistshttps://www.ifaw.is/about-the-campaign/https://www.mast.is/is/um-mast/frettir/frettir/veidar-a-storhvelum-samraemast-ekki-markmidum-laga-um-velferd-dyraresponsibletravel.com/holidays/iceland/travel-guide/whaling-in-icelandtheguardian.com/world/2023/jun/21/iceland-suspends-annual-whale-hunt-in-move-that-likely-spells-end-to-controversial-practicetheguardian.com/environment/2023/may/08/whales-take-up-to-two-hours-to-die-after-being-harpooned-icelandic-report-findstheguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/04/iceland-to-end-whaling-in-2024-demand-dwindles
The Mystery Of The Disappearing Orcas One World 2023-09-02 | The Northern Resident Orcas normally spend the summer months feeding on Chinook Salmon in the Johnstone Strait, and surrounding inlets. This year they did not arrive until very late in the season and some pods have yet to arrive. What is driving this strange behaviour? Sources:orcalab.org/blog/summary-july-25-29th-2023killerwhalecentre.org
Why Whale Sharks Have Tiny Teeth On Their Eyeballs One World 2023-08-26 | Whale sharks are the largest fish we have on the planet. Their majestic beauty is difficult to surpass. They also have some remarkable characteristics which only they possess, such as a unique structure for filtering plankton and tiny ‘teeth’ on their eyeballs. They also have some interesting ways of feeding. Come with me on a journey of discovery and a ‘deep dive’ into the life history of the Whale Shark.Sources:galapagosconservation.org.uk/whale-shark-reproductionjournals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0235342link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10164-021-00717-ypeerj.com/articles/4904pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32366688https://www.cms.int/sharks/sites/default/files/publication/Whale%20Shark.pdfhttps://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/marine/marine-species/sharks/whale-shark#:~:text=Distribution,of%20coral%20atolls%20and%20reefs.https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/rhincodon-typus/int-res.com/articles/esr2023/50/n050p125.pdfint-res.com/articles/meps/215/m215p275.pdfnhm.ac.uk/discover/whale-sharks-worlds-biggest-shark.html#:~:text=Upon%20reaching%20sexual%20maturity%2C%20whale,they%20can%20grow%20even%20longer.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/pdfs/Sharkfeedingpaper.pd
Where Have The Orcas gone? One World 2023-08-19 | The Thomas family went on holiday to Telegraph Cove which is on Vancouver Island. We hoped to see the Northern Resident Orcas there, but they were not around. This is an introduction to a longer video about why they have not turned up to their usual fishing area this year and introduces you to some friends that we made whilst there.
Climate Change Melting Dooms Day Glacier Ten Times Faster Than Expected One World 2023-08-05 | New research has shown that parts of the ice shelf which ‘buttresses’ Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier is melting ten times faster than expected. What is the cause of this and how does this impact sea level rise?Sources:agu.confex.com/agu/fm21/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/978762oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/sealevelrise/sealevelrise-tech-report.htmltc.copernicus.org/articles/15/5187/2021/tc-15-5187-2021.pdfantarcticglaciers.org/glaciers-and-climate/changing-antarctica/changes-circumpolar-deep-waterantarcticglaciers.org/glaciers-and-climate/changing-antarctica/shrinking-ice-shelvesasoc.org/learn/antarctic-ice-and-rising-sea-levelsbas.ac.uk/media-post/new-close-up-view-of-melting-beneath-thwaites-glacierbbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64640796germanwatch.org/en/87913nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05762-w#:~:text=In%20particular%2C%20a%20net%20slowdown,ocean%20for%20centuries%20to%20come.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05586-0nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05691-0noaa.gov/news-release/us-coastline-to-see-up-to-foot-of-sea-level-rise-by-2050sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343521000713snexplores.org/article/antarctica-thwaites-glacier-ice-shelf-collapse-climate-5-yearsc40knowledgehub.org/s/article/How-to-adapt-your-city-to-sea-level-rise-and-coastal-flooding?language=en_US
Shark Week 2023: Should Sharks Be Kept In Captivity? One World 2023-07-29 | As part of Shark week I discuss whether sharks should be kept in aquariums. Does the educational benefit outweigh any distress caused to the shark? Is it ever OK for great pelagic sharks such as Whale sharks and Great whites to be in captivity? Come and explore with me, the pros and cons of shark captivity. 10% of the proceeds from this video will be donated to the Shark Trust. Sources:https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=cbc8bfc39cd4ff46f7949b3acf693a68d0a7e2d1en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharks_in_captivitygeorgiaaquarium.org/whale-shark-researchladbible.com/news/why-great-white-sharks-arent-in-captivity-20220728sharksider.com/sharks-captivitysharktrust.org/sharks-in-aquariumssouthernfriedscience.com/ethical-debate-captive-whale-sharksworldwildlife.org/stories/how-big-are-whale-sharks-and-four-other-whale-shark-facts
Is Shark Finning Driving Sharks To Extinction? One World 2023-07-26 | Shark finning has to be one of the most barbaric practices that we humans inflict upon the animal kingdom. It is estimated that over 100 million sharks are slaughtered annually for their fins and meat. This is unsustainable and is driving some species to the brink of extinction.Sources:d1jyxxz9imt9yb.cloudfront.net/resource/1185/attachment/original/IFAW_Report_EU_role_in_global_shark_trade_FINAL_Feb_2022_HRes.pdfsharkstewards.org/shark-finning/shark-finning-fin-factstheculturetrip.com/asia/china/articles/a-brief-history-of-shark-fin-soupgov.uk/government/news/government-introduces-law-banning-international-shark-fin-traderesearchgate.net/publication/306244496_Cyanobacterial_Neurotoxin_BMAA_and_Mercury_in_Sharks/link/6012f804a6fdcc071b9cf6a4/downloadsharktrust.org/News/uk-tightens-law-on-shark-fin-trade?mc_cid=fec67d98db&mc_eid=aa4543a837sharks.org/massacre-for-soupsharktrust.org/news/breaking-news-shark-fins-bill
Do Pilot Whales Mob Orcas Because They Kidnap Their Babies? One World 2023-07-22 | In August 2021 a female Orca was observed off the coast of Iceland with a Long Finned Pilot Whale, a species that displays ‘mob like’ behaviour towards Orcas. Do Orcas kidnap Pilot Whale calves? Is this the reason Long Finned Pilot Whales chase Orcas?Sources:cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10.1139/cjz-2022-0161?af=Rjournals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0052201&type=printablelink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10211-022-00394-1scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Alloparental+care+of+a+bottlenose+and+common+dolphin+calf+by+a+female+Indian+Ocean+humpback+dolphin+along+the+Garden+Route%2C+South+Africa&author=D.S.+Conry&author=P.J.N.+de+Bruyn&author=P.+Pistorius&author=V.G.+Cockcroft&author=G.S.+Penry&publication_year=2022&journal=Aquat.+Mamm.&pages=197-202&doi=10.1578%2FAM.48.3.2022.197scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Occurrence+of+long-finned+pilot+whales+%28Globicephala+melas%29+and+killer+whales+%28Orcinus+orca%29+in+Icelandic+coastal+waters+and+their+interspecific+interactions&author=A.+Selbmann&author=C.J.+Basran&author=C.G.+Bertulli&author=T.+Hudson&author=M.-T.+Mrusczok&author=M.H.+Rasmussen&publication_year=2022&journal=Acta+Ethol.&doi=10.1007%2Fs10211-022-00394-1&pmid=35694552scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Pilot+whales+attracted+to+killer+whale+sounds%3A+acoustically-mediated+interspecific+interactions+in+cetaceans&author=C.+Cur%C3%A9&author=R.+Antunes&author=F.+Samarra&author=A.C.+Alves&author=F.+Visser&author=P.H.+Kvadsheim&author=P.J.O.+Miller&publication_year=2012&journal=PLoS+ONE&pages=e52201&doi=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0052201&pmid=23300613besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2007.01354.xresearchgate.net/publication/261732452_Mobbing-like_behavior_by_pilot_whales_towards_killer_whales_a_response_to_resource_competition_or_perceived_predation_risk
Why Do Hammerheads Have Such Weird Heads? One World 2023-07-15 | Hammerhead sharks have to have one of the most bizarre shaped heads in nature. How does this shape help them in their everyday tasks? Did you know that one species of Hammerhead is actually an omnivore and another holds its breath while deep diving? Join me on a journey of discovery about the awesome Hammerheads!Sources:animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/hammerhead-shark.htmbalisharks.com/exploring-the-teeth-of-the-hammerhead-shark-adaptations-that-make-it-an-effective-hunterjournals.biologists.com/jeb/article/212/24/i/9604/HAMMERHEADS-WIDE-HEADS-GIVE-IMPRESSIVE-STEREO-VIEWmarinemegafauna.org/human-threats-sharks-rays/tourismroyalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2018.1583sciencing.com/life-cycle-hammerhead-shark-5169218.htmlhttps://science.fau.edu/shark_lab/sexual_dimorphism.phpbritannica.com/animal/hammerhead-sharkcapeclasp.com/blogs/cape-clasp-blog/why-do-hammerhead-sharks-have-such-weird-shaped-heads#:~:text=Beyond%20detecting%20hidden%20prey%2C%20these,the%20back%20of%20your%20head%E2%80%9D.https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/635807/Primefact-1210-Great-Hammerhead-Shark-Sphyrna-mokarran.pdffisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/eight-surprising-shark-facts#:~:text=Some%20sharks%20have%20belly%20buttons.&text=Like%20all%20sharks%2C%20species%20such,to%20a%20mammal's%20umbilical%20cord.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Hammerhead%20Sharks&searchType=speciesnationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/hammerhead-sharksnature.com/articles/s41598-020-71472-2sharksider.com/hammerhead-shark
How To Keep Your Yacht Safe from Orca Attacks - What The Data Is Telling Us One World 2023-07-08 | Since 2020, the endangered strait of Gibraltar Orcas have been ‘attacking’ Yachts. No one really knows why, but faced with damaged rudders and scared sailors the Cruising Association and the GTOA are collaborating to collect data and find ways of avoiding interactions and if you do have one, how best to mitigate the damage. This video looks at some of the statistics collected, and how this has led to some of the advice given to the Yachting community.Music Not Without the Rest by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgSources:Cruising Association Webinar youtube.com/watch?v=dwi_O9m2394&ab_channel=CruisingAssociationorcaiberica.orgorcaiberica.org/en/recomendaciones theca.org.uk/orcas/reportstheca.org.uk/orcas
Orca Attacks: The Truth About The Orca Uprising One World 2023-07-01 | The Critically Endangered Strait of Gibraltar Orcas have been ‘attacking’ and damaging boats since 2020. With a recent incident in the North Sea, there is speculation as to whether this behaviour is spreading to other Orca populations. But are the Orcas actually ‘attacking’ yachts or are they just ‘playing’?Sources:Why Are Killer Whales Attacking Boats?youtu.be/zk6mJ-qZunUIncredible Hunting Strategies Of Hungry Orcasyoutu.be/sSz43nJnI74Link to video of Orcas investigating racing Yachtonlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12947https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-25/orca-encounter-with-racing-sloop-spain/102521444?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_webdiscovermagazine.com/planet-earth/attacking-boats-may-be-a-new-social-trend-for-juvenile-orcaslivescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-have-sunk-3-boats-in-europe-and-appear-to-be-teaching-others-to-do-the-same-but-whysciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320704001338?via%3Dihubtheguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/21/orca-rams-yacht-off-shetland-first-such-incident-northern-waters
SPOTLIGHT ON SHARKS: Crazy Camouflage For The Wobbegong Ambush Predator One World 2023-06-24 | The crazy looking Wobbegongs, unlike most sharks, are ambush predators, lying in wait for their unsuspecting prey. Excellent camouflage and enticing barbels make these fearsome sharks - if you are on their menu.Sources:animaldiversity.org/accounts/Orectolobus_maculatusblog.mares.com/the-wobbegong-shark-6598.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_sharken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wobbegongipfactly.com/wobbegong-sharkslink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-012-0878-zphys.org/news/2015-03-shark-sixth-aid.htmlpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21539548untamedscience.com/biodiversity/spotted-wobbegong-sharkwun.ac.uk/article/shark-eye-research-gives-insight-ocean-healthhttps://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/375966/Wobbegong-Sharks.pdfhttp://www.elasmo-research.org/education/ecology/coral-spotted_wobbegong.htmhttps://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/orectolobus-maculatus/#:~:text=Spotted%20Wobbegong&text=This%20carpet%20shark%20has%20a,as%20bait%20for%20unsuspecting%20prey.researchgate.net/profile/Shannon-Corrigan-2/publication/222663222_Corrigan_S_and_L_B_Beheregaray_A_recent_shark_radiation_molecular_phylogeny_biogeography_and_speciation_of_wobbegong_sharks_family_Orectolobidae_Molecular_Phylogenetics_and_Evolution_52/links/59fb7335a6fdcca1f291b547/Corrigan-S-and-L-B-Beheregaray-A-recent-shark-radiation-molecular-phylogeny-biogeography-and-speciation-of-wobbegong-sharks-family-Orectolobidae-Molecular-Phylogenetics-and-Evolution-52.pdf
Cruel Test Resumes After Minke Whale Dies One World 2023-06-17 | Minke whales are being experimented upon in Norwegian waters. During a storm, one of the captured whales got entangled and drowned. After suspending the tests for an investigation, tests are now resumed. What exactly is this experiment and is it really necessary?Sources:edition.cnn.com/2021/06/11/europe/norway-whale-test-intl-scli-scn/index.htmlphys.org/news/2023-06-halted-norway-whale.htmluk.whales.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/05/Statement-of-concern-from-international-scientists-and-veterinarians.pdfworldcetaceanalliance.org/2022/06/21/cruel-experiments-on-minke-whales-in-norwaybbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57432290https://www.ffi.no/en/research/the-minke-whale-hearing-projectmmc.gov/wp-content/uploads/hildebrand.pdfnhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/july/underwater-noise-pollution-risking-lives-whales-dolphins.htmlnmmf.org/our-work/biologic-bioacoustic-research/minke-whale-hearingnmmf.org/scientists-embark-on-second-phase-of-minke-whale-hearing-research-off-the-coast-of-norwayjournals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0204112
SPOTLIGHT ON SHARKS: Why Basking Sharks Breach And Other Cool Facts One World 2023-06-10 | Why do these majestic animals breach and why do they have teeth if they are filter feeders? Learn about the life history of these gentle giants as you join me on a journey of discovery.Sources:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/cetorhinus-maximus/#:~:text=In%20the%20past%2C%20basking%20sharks,ingredient%20for%20shark%20fin%20soup.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.665337/fullmanxbaskingsharkwatch.org/shark-files/biology-behaviour/reproductionnationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/basking-sharksnature.com/articles/srep42837nhm.ac.uk/discover/basking-shark-cetorhinus-maximus.htmlsharkguardian.org/post/2017/10/30/basking-shark
Is Lolita Finally Going Home To Her Mum? One World 2023-06-03 | Lolita has been kept in a tiny pool at Miami Seaquarium for over 50 years, but the end of this torture is in sight. The new owners of the Aquarium, The Dolphin Company, have entered into a formal and binding agreement with Friends of Lolita to bring her home. With the help of the philanthropist, Jim Irsay, she may be reunited with her mother in her home waters of the Salish sea.Sources:whalesanctuaryproject.org/historic-initiative-to-return-orca-lolita-to-home-waterswhalesanctuaryproject.org/holiday-newsletter-2022-new-life-for-captive-whales/?blm_aid=35014657whalesanctuaryproject.org/operational-plan-lolitafriendsoftoki.org/indenpendent-health-and-welfareindependent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jim-irsay-lolita-ocean-sanctuary-b2311297.htmlmiaminewtimes.com/news/miami-seaquarium-shifts-stance-on-lolita-the-orcas-release-15944705
SPOTLIGHT ON SHARKS: Whitetip Reef Shark One World 2023-05-27 | These endearing sharks, who have a belly button when first born and like to pile on top of each other, are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. Come on a journey of discovery with me to find out more about the importance of these amazing sharks, to the health of our oceans.Sources:conservation.reefcause.com/why-are-sharks-important-for-healthy-coral-reefsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitetip_reef_shark#Feedingmarviva.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Whitetip-reef-shark-English.pdfoceana.org/marine-life/whitetip-reef-sharkhttps://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/triaenodon-obesus/marinebio.org/species/whitetip-reef-sharks/triaenodon-obesussciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/buccal-pumping#:~:text=Buccal%20pumping%20sharks%20lower%20the,rich%20water%20over%20their%20gills.
How The Evolution Of Blue Whales Could Help Beat Cancer One World 2023-05-20 | Blue Whales are the largest mammal ever to have inhabited our world. Given that they have many more cells than we do, they should suffer from cancer more than we do, but that is not the case. They have evolved mechanisms to help prevent cancer, if we could understand these mechanisms they may provide new treatments or even preventions for us humans.Sources:bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-017-0401-7royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2020.2592#d9396335e1cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-canceriflscience.com/resolving-petos-paradox-why-arent-whales-born-with-cancer-64879ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3060950/#:~:text=The%20evolution%20of%20large%20multicellular,1%2C000%20times%20better%20than%20humans.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1240769treehugger.com/facts-about-blue-whales-largest-animals-ever-known-earth-4858813
Spotlight On Sharks: Why Sharks Have Bellybuttons And Other Cool Facts One World 2023-05-13 | Sharks are amazing animals with an unjustified bad reputation. In this new series called ‘Spotlight On Sharks’ discover the wonderful secrets about the life of different species. Join me on a fabulous journey of discovery, starting with a two part introduction looking at the general biology of sharks, the different types of shark and the threats to their survival. This second video looks at their different types of ventilation, the great diversity of sharks and the threats to their survival.Sources:europe.oceana.org/importance-sharks-0/#:~:text=As%20apex%20predators%2C%20sharks%20play,helping%20to%20ensure%20species%20diversity.https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/shark-finning-sharks-turned-preysciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982221011982sharktrust.org/shark-threatssharks-world.com/shark_reproduction
Spotlight On Sharks: How Sharks Use Their Teeth And Other Cool Facts One World 2023-05-06 | Sharks are amazing animals with an unjustified bad reputation. In this new series called ‘Spotlight On Sharks’ discover the wonderful secrets about the life of different species. Join me on a fabulous journey of discovery, starting with a two part introduction looking at the general biology of sharks, the different types of shark and the threats to their survival. This first video looks at what makes a shark a shark, their awesome teeth, their sensors and the different methods of ventilation.Sources:a-z-animals.com/blog/shark-teeth-everything-you-need-to-knowseaworld.org/animals/all-about/sharks-and-rays/sensesdfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/sharks/anatomy-eng.htmlfisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/12-shark-facts-may-surprise-you#:~:text=Shark%20skin%20feels%20exactly%20like,water%20when%20the%20shark%20swims.https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/sharks/fossil/basics/nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/sharks-1https://www.whitesharkprojects.co.za/news/dont-roll-your-eyes-at-me/
Orca Attacks: Why Are Killer Whales Attacking Boats? One World 2022-12-17 | The Critically Endangered Strait of Gibraltar Orcas have been attacking and damaging boats since 2020. This video explores the possible reasons as to why they are doing this.Sources:accobams.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MOP7.Inf40_Re-assessment-killer-whales-Gibraltar.pdfEsteban et al (2022) ‘Killer whales of the Strait of Gibraltar, an endangered subpopulation showing disruptive behaviour’. Marine Mammal Science. Available at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.12947link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-022-04030-1marineindustrynews.co.uk/multiple-sailboats-report-run-ins-with-whales-in-strait-of-gibraltarmarineindustrynews.co.uk/second-boat-sinks-after-interaction-with-orcasmarineindustrynews.co.uk/video-sailor-attacked-by-orca-whalestheislander.net/orcas-in-the-strait-of-gibraltarhttps://www.cebc.cnrs.fr/wp-content/uploads/publipdf/2016/EEI66_2016.pdffirmm.org/en/research/orcas#:~:text=mainly%20on%20tuna.-,According%20to%20other%20researchers%2C%20they%20spend%20the%20winter%20in%20the,the%20hookes%20of%20local%20fishermen.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/13/the-tale-of-the-killer-whalesmarinemammalhabitat.org/portfolio-item/strait-gibraltar-gulf-cadizportugalresident.com/five-flee-sinking-sailboat-after-orca-intervention-off-sines-coast/portugalresident.com/scientists-at-loss-to-explain-killer-whales-apparent-aggressive-behaviour
#Shorts Dogs That Sniff Whale Poo One World 2022-12-10 | Dogs are used in conservation efforts. One of the ways in which they do this is to detect whale scat.
Bird Flu And The Christmas Turkey One World 2022-12-03 | Bird flu is decimating populations of domesticated and wild birds around the world. Will this affect the availability of a Turkey at Christmas?Sources:birdlife.org/news/2022/08/08/an-unprecedented-wave-of-avian-flu-has-been-devastating-bird-populations-across-the-northern-hemisphere/#:~:text=Over%20400%2C000%20dead%20non%2Dpoultry,in%202016%2D2017%20and%202021.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-birds.htmcdc.gov/flu/avianflu/communication-resources/bird-flu-origin-infographic.htmlcdc.gov/flu/avianflu/spotlights/2022-2023/nearing-record-number-avian-influenza.htmhttps://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/avian-influenza-unprecedented-number-summer-cases-europenationalgeographic.co.uk/environment-and-conservation/2022/09/the-uks-largest-avian-flu-outbreak-has-left-millions-of-birds-dead-and-scientists-extremely-concerned
Millions Of Birds Dying From Bird Flu One World 2022-11-26 | Millions of birds both domestic and wild are dying from bird flu, just how devastating is this?
The Mystery Of The Starving Grey Whales One World 2022-11-19 | The Eastern North Pacific Grey Whales have been experiencing an 'unexplained mortality event' since 2019. Is this because they are starving and if so, what has happened to their food?Sources:adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=graywhale.printerfriendlyfisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/gray-whale-numbers-continue-decline-noaa-fisheries-will-continue-monitoringint-res.com/abstracts/esr/v44/p177-201journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0265934repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/46436repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/46437sanignaciograywhales.org/new-publication-poor-body-condition-associated-with-gray-whale-mortality-eventsanignaciograywhales.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Christiansen-et-al.-GW-Condition-FINAL-21-Jan-2021.pdfshell.com/about-us/major-projects/sakhalin/sakhalin-an-overview.html
#Shorts The Tiny Vanishing Porpoise One World 2022-11-12 | Why are the Vaquita are on the brink of extinction?
The Looming Extinction Of Emperor Penguins One World 2022-11-05 | Emperor Penguins have recently been placed on the Endangered Species List by the US. This video explores the evidence that has led to this decision and what this actually means to the Emperor Penguins.Sources:onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.15806cambridge.org/core/journals/antarctic-science/article/emperors-on-thin-ice-three-years-of-breeding-failure-at-halley-bay/4CA1A77971A4CD5D5CB823EBF338FAA9https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-2/Discovering_new_penguin_colonies_from_space
#Cute Otters Terrorise Singapore Citizens One World 2022-10-29 | #Otters are cute but in Singapore they are causing a heap of trouble.
Worm Week 2022: How Worm Poo Could Save Our Polluted Planet One World 2022-10-21 | Earthworms are such amazing creatures, not only providing food for various animals, they also keep the soil healthy for us to be able to grow our food. As well as this, they help remove contaminants from our soils in a process called bioremediation. This video explains how they are able to do this.Sources:intechopen.com/chapters/78227sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021005493einnews.com/pr_news/568783395/composting-worms-for-large-scale-bioremediation-now-practical-says-nw-compost-companyresearchgate.net/publication/223058215_Earthworm_Assisted_Bioremediation_of_Organic_Contaminantssoilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/save-our-soil/meet-the-unsung-heroes-looking-after-our-soil/why-are-worms-important
