1) The Icelandic Minke Whaler’s Association states on its website “A conceivable agreement within the IWC?” A rough translation: “There has been an intersessional IWC meeting in London in March. According to the Icelandic IWC Commissioner, … [Read more...] about Whaling in the North Part II 2008 and Listen to a Humpback
Archives for March 25, 2008
Coral Re-growth on the Great Barrier Reef: A Note from Bob Halstead
In July 2002 I was helping teach an underwater photography course for students at James Cook University. Day trips to the outer barrier were organised from Port Douglas. On the reef I mostly saw dead coral smothered with rafts of brown algae, and … [Read more...] about Coral Re-growth on the Great Barrier Reef: A Note from Bob Halstead
Letter to The Editor: Ban Night-Time Sport
I have agreed to publish 'Letters to The Editor' that fail to make the mainstream newspapers. The following contribution from Art Raiche appears to have been overlooked by both the Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian: Dear Sir, Australia's … [Read more...] about Letter to The Editor: Ban Night-Time Sport
Sign Up to Endorse Declaration Against Man-Made Climate Fears!
One of the most important outcomes of The 2008 International Conference on Climate Change in New York City conference was the production of the Manhattan Declaration on Climate Change, a copy of which you can read below. The coordinators of the … [Read more...] about Sign Up to Endorse Declaration Against Man-Made Climate Fears!
Climate Facts to Warm To (Part 2)
I did a radio interview commenting on global temperatures and weather patterns last Monday which was picked up by The Australian, then the blogosphere and now Fox News. Some people have asked me for clarification on a few points including what the … [Read more...] about Climate Facts to Warm To (Part 2)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.