Author: Alan Berman

Coastal-Marine Conservation in New Zealand's North Island

Matiu/Somes Island – A Treasure In Wellington Harbor

Matiu/Somes Island – A Treasure In Wellington Harbor In the case of Matiu-Somes Island, community comes first. It is in this spirit that generations of dedicated people working together to protect an island’s rich inter-cultural and natural heritage are creating an enduring model for the future of environmental education and […]

Coastal-Marine Conservation in New Zealand's North Island

Aboriginal Stewardship of North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah, AU

Conservation on North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah, AU One of the world’s largest sand islands, North Stradbroke Island, or Minjerribah to the Aboriginals who inhabited it for tens of thousands of years before Anglo settlers, has a University of Queensland research station where my class went to study tropical conservation […]

Global Conservation

Bioluminescence, Silent Language of the Sea

“Bioluminescence” is a little understood, but fundamental and widespread phenomenon in the marine biosphere.  The water column provides few places to hide and wherever the sun shines there is the risk of being seen by a predator. Indeed, the largest migration in the animal kingdom is the daily escape by […]

Global Conservation

The Role of Sea Turtle Tracking in Conservation

The Role of Sea Turtle Tracking in Conservation Knowledge gained from satellite telemetry tagging is helping people respond to critical problems facing endangered marine turtles, while contributing to eco-system and community based conservation.  Many scientists agree that the best way to restore sea turtle populations to sustainable levels is to […]

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Marine Reserve Education on Wellington’s South Coast

The Baithouse Aquarium, Taonga (Treasure) on Wellington’s South Coast Wellington’s South Coast is an authentic treasure map, drawn across a spectacular landscape.  It is the sort of place that takes your breath away, whether you are a skeptical landlubber or a seafaring adventurer.  From the Easter Island Moai in Lyall […]

Global Conservation

Coral Reefs in Crisis

Global and Regional Threats to Coral Reef Ecosystems Among all the marine and terrestrial ecosystems, the diversity of coral reefs is rivaled only by rainforests (NOAA).  In terms of ecosystem benefits, coral reefs provide coastal protection, crucial protein and income from fisheries, diving-related tourism, bio-medical opportunities, and intrinsic cultural and […]

Global Conservation

Plastics – A Global Health Problem

Plastics – A Global Health Problem Plastic pollution is a global problem and a part of our physically interconnected world. Even on the most remote isles you can’t get away from it.  In fact, these are the places where ocean currents transport plastic debris and collect it on beaches in […]