The hopeful return of polar whales
Whales are rediscovering their old haunts in the Arctic and Southern oceans after centuries of hunting.
Jan. 1, 2021 • ~7 min
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What vaccine distribution planners can learn from Amazon and Walmart
COVID-19 vaccines have very specific storage requirements that make shipping a difficult task. Two ideas – fulfillment centers and cross-docking – could help overcome some distribution challenges.
Dec. 15, 2020 • ~7 min
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New rules for Arctic shipping 'a missed opportunity'
Environmental groups say new regulations on ships carrying polluting oils in the Arctic don't go far enough.
Nov. 20, 2020 • ~3 min
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Protecting ocean habitats isn't easy when industries are booming – but can they be part of the solution?
Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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A new role for transnational corporations in an increasingly crowded ocean?
Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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Protecting ocean habitats isn't easy when 50,000 ships are sailing at once – but hope may lie in an unusual place
Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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How to recycle a huge ship – safely and sustainably
Shipbreaking is one of the world's most dangerous jobs – but it doesn't have to be.
Aug. 24, 2020 • ~7 min
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Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world
Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~6 min
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Catalyst could turn seawater into fuel for Navy ships
If ships could create their own fuel from seawater, they could remain in continuous operation. Researchers say a catalyst could make it a reality.
July 16, 2020 • ~5 min
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Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia: Shipping firm halts timber exports
A BBC investigation found vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from The Gambia.
July 8, 2020 • ~6 min
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