Drop everything deals at Waikiki hotels Mar 13, 2009
Its sophisticated new look includes dark wood furniture and a palette of seagrass and aqua, while the new restaurant adds a boost to its fun quotient. The island-themed poolside bar and dining room, featuring live music, has replaced the former venue of the late Don Ho. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Acidic seas fuel extinction fears Mar 11, 2009
" Seagrass flourishes in CO2-rich waters The Ischia site does not present a perfect experiment for future oceans because levels of acidity shift regularly as the currents change, whereas future oceanic pH levels will be more stable. But the site does show clear winners and losers: the lush seagrass, hyper-fertilised by CO2, may be the tallest in the world. The extra acidity will suit some creatures, but Dr Hall-Spencer argues that the diversity of the site is reduced and therefore it is likely... (BBC News -- Science)
Kate Winslet in green Valentino Mar 7, 2009
Monika Blunder, makeup artist for Dior, like to see light greens, such as seagrass or aqua, on fair skin and hunter, forest or emerald on darker skin tones. "I personally love green eye shadow, if it's used correctly," says Blunder, whose red-carpet clients include Katherine Heigl and Jessica Alba. (AZCentral -- Style)
Green isn’t a color to wear just one day a year Mar 5, 2009
Monika Blunder, makeup artist for Dior, like to see light greens, such as seagrass or aqua, on fair skin and hunter, forest or emerald on darker skin tones. "I personally love green eye shadow, if it s used correctly," says Blunder, whose red-carpet clients include Katherine Heigl and Jessica Alba. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Groups say oceans need protection from overfishing, sprawl Mar 3, 2009
Late Monday, the state's Department of Environmental Protection cited a number of steps it had taken in the past year, including stepping up its coral reef conservation program, protecting seagrass and limiting the discharge of polluted stormwater and treated wastewater in South Florida. More information. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sea inspiration Feb 26, 2009
The jewellery has whimsical ocean-inspired names like Sirene, a set in sterling silver and pearls that adapt elements of the mermaid scales; Sea Berry, in rhodium-plated silver and agate that brings to mind the beauty of seagrass swaying in the ocean; Spirale, which reflects the natural spirals of a shell, decorated with crystals and cultured pearls; and Oceane, which combines pearls and rhodium-plated silver decorated with white epoxy featuring a flower. To complement the jewellery is a... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Weather killing twice the manatees Feb 24, 2009
Manatees seeking sparse winter seagrass sometimes venture too far from the warm water areas, exposing themselves to cold water for too long.. Without the north Brevard power plants' discharge, the Indian River Lagoon's temperature could drop into the 50s, weakening manatees' immune systems and subjecting them to disease and death. (Florida Today)
Be green at home Feb 18, 2009
Seagrass is a woven carpet that is a thicker fibre grown underwater in Asia. This fibre is easy to care for, and because it doesn't take dye well the green-brown colour ties in well with its eco-friendly properties. (iAfrica.com)
Build a healthy house Apr 1, 2008
Use natural carpets of seagrass, coir, goat hair or sisal backed with latex, and underlays of rubber or jute. Earth steel-framed buildings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lights out for green dining Mar 26, 2008
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Richard CornishMarch 25, 2008. (The Age)
Colorful makeup recommended for spring's colorful clothes Mar 23, 2008
A seagrass green and a seabreeze blue are his favorite new eye shadow colors. Finish the eyes with a mocha brown eyeliner and black mascara. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Belize's Grief: Decay of Stunning Coral Reef Mar 19, 2008
From this comparatively pristine vantage point, it's easy to see why naturalist Charles Darwin declared this necklace of mangroves, seagrass and submerged coral, stretching more than 150 miles off the Belize coast, "the most remarkable reef in the West Indies.". But troubles at the Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef, like those at other "underwater rain forests" scattered across the globe, run deep. (ABC News)
Deep trouble Mar 15, 2008
From this comparatively pristine vantage point, it's easy to see why naturalist Charles Darwin declared this necklace of mangroves, seagrass and submerged coral, stretching more than 150 miles off the Belize coast, "the most remarkable reef in the West Indies.". READ MORE. (USA Today)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Mar 7, 2008
If he wasn't always decked out in his trademark seagrass fedora, it would be easy to miss Jack Roush when he's nosing around the Cup garage. Frequently carrying a clipboard and a stopwatch, he looks like nothing so much as an engineer, a numbers cruncher obsessed with recording and analyzing every tiny detail. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New Study Reveals Humans Impact on the Worlds Oceans Feb 28, 2008
According to the study, the ecosystems most at threat are: coral reefs, which house more than 25 percent of all marine life and protect against wave erosion; seagrass beds, which are nursery grounds for young fish and mangroves, which grow in coastal habitats and also help ward off erosion. This project allows us to finally start seeing the big picture of how humans are affecting the oceans, said the studys lead author, Dr. Ben Halpern. (KWTX.com, TX)
SAC has 4 openings Feb 23, 2008
The sanctuary comprises 2,896 square nautical miles of marine habitat, including coral reef, hard bottom, seagrass meadows, mangrove communities and sand flats. NOAA and the state manage it. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Study shows oceans affected by human activity Feb 16, 2008
Particularly affected were coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, rocky reefs and continental shelves, the study reported. Large oceans areas near the poles remain relatively unaffected, but according to the research, no areas have gone completely untouched. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
First-ever Global Map Of Total Human Effects On Oceans Feb 16, 2008
Other spots of concern include seagrass beds, mangrove forests in estuaries, seamounts, rocky reefs and continental shelves ... The most heavily affected areas include coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, rocky reefs and shelves, and seamounts. (Science Daily)
Revealed: polluting impact of humans on the oceans Feb 15, 2008
The worst-affected marine ecosystems were coral reefs, nearly half of which have suffered badly, seagrass beds, mangrove forests in estuaries, underwater "mountain" ranges known as seamounts, rocky reefs and shallow continental shelves, especially those near densely populated areas, such as the North Sea. "This study quantifies the extent of the problems marine scientists have long known to be issues," said John Bruno, a marine scientist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Independent)
Study: Human activities impact nearly all oceans Feb 15, 2008
The results show that no areas of the ocean are completely untouched by human activities, roughly one third of them is heavily impacted, and the most heavily impacted environments are the continental shelves, rocky reefs, coral reefs, seagrass beds and seamounts. Editor: Sun Yunlong. (Xinhuanet, China)
Man leaves no seas pristine Feb 15, 2008
Other concerns rest with seagrass beds, mangrove forests, seamounts, rocky reefs and continental shelves. Soft-bottom ecosystems and open ocean fared best but even these were not pristine in most locations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New study shows extent of harmful human influences on global ecosystems Feb 15, 2008
According to the study, the ecosystems most at threat are: coral reefs, which house more than 25 percent of all marine life and protect against wave erosion; seagrass beds, which are nursery grounds for young fish and mangroves, which grow in coastal habitats and also help ward off erosion. This project allows us to finally start seeing the big picture of how humans are affecting the oceans, said the studys lead author, Dr. Ben Halpern of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and... (EurekAlert!)
Human activities affecting oceans worldwide, study says Feb 15, 2008
Damage includes reductions in fish and sea animals, as well as problems for coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, rocky reefs and shelves, and seamounts. "There were two things we didn't anticipate," Halpern said in a telephone interview. (Boston Globe)
Valentine's Day basket class in West Salem weaves together art and fun Feb 12, 2008
Chase Aleckson, 10, took his time wrapping seagrass around his basket s rim. You can t rush it, he said, finishing it off by cutting the excess hairs. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hatcheries may cast fishing line Jan 28, 2008
" Shenker said.Researchers also could use large land-based tanks, with seagrass planted on the tank bottoms and predatory fish introduced to re-train the fish, Shenker said.The survival rates of released fish could be tracked through implanted sonar tags.Hydrophone sensors at bridges or other points in the lagoon could pick up a signal each time the farm-raised sport fish swims by.Focus on habitat A major aspect of the plan, researchers said, would be seagrass and mangrove restoration.Scientists... (Florida Today)
Judge: Military To Reconsider Japanese Base Jan 25, 2008
The judge sided with American and Japanese environmentalists who argued plans to relocate the Futenma Air Station to a site off the northeast coast of Okinawa would threaten the dwindling number of dugong that live in the seagrass beds around the island. Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Private airstrip planned for Bolivar Peninsula Jan 17, 2008
Texas City-based AirSea Properties is developing a private airstrip in close proximity to Seagrass Village and Laguna Harbor ... Seagrass, just south of Marsh Point on Bolivar Peninsula, features lots priced at $200,000 and higher. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Water quality of river to be monitored Jan 13, 2008
The funding will support a $356,000 one-year contract for monitoring salinity and nutrient levels, seagrass growth, populations of oysters and macro-invertebrates and other indicators of environmental health throughout the Loxahatchee River watershed. Under a contract approved by the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board, the Loxahatchee River District will play a role in assessing the success of ongoing Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative projects and will also evaluate... (TCPalm)
Balancing act Dec 28, 2007
Seafood lovers in North Carolina and elsewhere should be happy to learn there s been an unexpected expansion of underwater seagrasses along North Carolina s coast ... Seagrasses are important elements when it comes to habitats for many species of aquatic life, including fish, crabs, scallops and the like ... That expansion of seagrasses, which is unexpected, according to a report by The Associated Press, bodes well for fisheries nurseries in those coastal waters. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Conserving Cuba, after the embargo Dec 25, 2007
In a report last year, the World Wildlife Fund said that "in dramatic contrast" to its island neighbors, Cuba's beaches, mangroves, reefs, seagrass beds and other habitats were relatively well preserved. Their biggest threat, the report said, was "the prospect of sudden and massive growth in mass tourism when the U.S. embargo lifts.". (International Herald Tribune)
As seagrasses expand, state considers new rules to protect them Dec 25, 2007
An unexpected expansion of underwater seagrass along North Carolina's coast has come as state agencies work on a revised definition of the habitat, a discussion that could protect more areas from human disturbance. . (Herald Sun)
Port Phillip Bay dredging Peter Garrett's call Dec 15, 2007
"(It) will be subject to the strictest environmental controls . . . monitoring of the highest standard in terms of water quality, noise and other issues such as seagrass, fish populations and penguins.". Jenny Warfe, president of the anti-dredging Blue Wedges C 00004000 oalition, called the approval conditions "insulting" and demanded the Government release more information. (NEWS.com.au)
Capitalism and natural resource depletion precedes global warming Dec 14, 2007
To maintain and if possible increase the earth's absorptive capacity, developing countries should protect their remaining natural forests, mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and other natural ecosystems that can function as the lungs of the world. Deforested areas and degraded land should be replanted with suitable plants which have economic values for increasing local community welfare and the country's prosperity. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
* FEATURE: Scientists hope superstition can help preserve coral Dec 9, 2007
Kimbe Bay, a collection of various habitats, including isolated seamounts, coastal mangrove forests and seagrass beds, is also home to sperm whales and sea turtles, sharks and dugong. Reef-building coral is a fragile organism, a tiny polyp-like animal that builds a calcium-carbonate shell around itself and survives in a symbiotic relationship with types of algae -- each providing sustenance to the other. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scientists scramble to save coral's Papuan 'homeland' Dec 8, 2007
The bay, a vast collection of habitats, including isolated seamounts, coastal mangrove forests and seagrass beds, is also home to sperm whales and sea turtles, sharks and dugong. It has quietly become one of the premier scuba-diving destinations on Earth. (Globe and Mail)
Looks Can Be Deceiving Nov 16, 2007
" The waters here, book-ended by St. Mary's Inlet on the north and Nassau Inlet on the south, include tens of thousands of acres of salt marsh habitat, most of it veined with deep creeks and loaded with oyster bars. Because the water is dark, there's little seagrass like that found along the clear waters of Florida's west coast, but the fish readily substitute the more gnarly environment. Lacoss, like many anglers here, runs a bay boat, allowing him access to most of the shallow creeks but still... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Locals join battle about clay Oct 26, 2007
Torrential rains caused the clay plume that can kill seagrass and oysters. Pensacola City Council members said, however, the problem has been ongoing for years and that the DEP has failed to take action against the Department of Transportation or Archer Western Contractors, which is doing the I-110 work. (Pensacola News Journal)
Safer Water Comes With Big Price Tag Oct 25, 2007
" Walter asked. "There are so many variables in the equation, that's one of the reasons we can't quantify it (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Coastal Habitats Are The Biosphere's Most Imperiled Ecosystems Oct 22, 2007
The disappearance of these ecosystems, which include coral reefs, mangrove forests, wetlands and seagrass meadows, has serious consequences like loss of biodiversity, depletion of exploitable living resources, impaired capacity of the oceans to sequester CO2 and loss of the leisure value of the coastal zone ... Studies carried out as part of this project, she explained, show that the seagrass meadows along the Spanish coast are losing about 5% of their extension each year, and even more in years... (Science Daily)
Artist and fashion designer turns one-bedroom home into living, working showcase Oct 18, 2007
The couches, from Pottery Barn, have white cotton cushions and a light brown seagrass frame and are accented by pillows from Olsen's home collection. Olsen's home is open every afternoon, Thursday through Sunday. (Boston Globe)
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Arts activities will include making manatee masks, building a seagrass bed, fish painting and making a shark's tooth necklace. Saturday Night Seance. (Pensacola News Journal)
$120 Million For Airport: Necessity Or Waste? Oct 3, 2007
" The local airport authority hopes to raise $60 million for the project by selling the existing 700-acre airport on waterfront property near downtown Panama City. The rest of the money will come from borrowing and cash reserves. St. Joe Makes Case The quest for a new airport began in 1998 when the airport authority proposed extending its runway to 8,400 feet by filling in part of St. Andrews Bay. State and local environmental groups blocked the plan, saying the extension would destroy important... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
MI runoff puts lagoon at risk Sep 25, 2007
"For Chase and those who have a stake in the island's future, the race to catch up feels more like a snail's pace, given that Merritt Island has some of the worst stormwater pollution in Brevard. Although nine of more than two dozen projects are slated for Merritt Island, many will take years to finish.Nearly $8.4 million collected from assessment fees has been budgeted for projects next year, a 7.6 percent increase over $7.8 million spent last year. But even with an increase in funds, it's not... (Florida Today)
EX-CHIEF INFERS INTEREST FATES Sep 20, 2007
Alan Greenspan wouldn't recognize me if I stood next to a sawed-off tree trunk. So, Alan Greenspan did not tell me the following. (New York Post -- Gossip)
New runway for Brisbane Sep 18, 2007
"In an Australian first, BAC has agreed to set aside and manage 285 hectares as biodiversity zones. BAC will also be required to construct a new White-bellied Sea Eagle nesting site and fund ecological monitoring programs for seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh. It will also fund the expansion of educational facilities at the Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre. Share this Add your comment Welcome comments on our stories and blogs - after all it's your site. Please before posting your... (Sunshine Coast Daily)
Brisbane airport gets $1b runway Sep 18, 2007
The $1 billion construction will displace a white-bellied sea eagle nesting population, with the Brisbane Airport Corporation being forced to construct a new nesting site and fund ecological monitoring for remanent seagrass, mangroves and saltmarsh. The Minister for the Environment, Malcolm Turnbull, had already approved the project. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Global warming and sustainable development Sep 18, 2007
Finally, enhancing the earth's capacity in absorbing GHGs can be achieved through protecting existing natural ecosystems (such as forests, peatlands, lakes, coral reefs and seagrass beds), and simultaneously restoring degraded natural ecosystems according to conservation principles. The writer is professor of coastal and marine resource management at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture and a former minister of maritime affairs and fisheries. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Dozens lend hand at Greenshores site Sep 16, 2007
With construction of Project Greenshores Site 2 complete, more than 150 volunteers gathered Saturday at the newly created lagoon to plant seagrass on the exposed islands. Project Greenshores Site 2 in Pensacola Bay near Hawkshaw Lagoon was an effort by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to create concrete breakwaters that slow wave action, help create a habitat for seagrass and other marine species and construct salt marsh islands ... Volunteers from local Boy Scout troops... (Pensacola News Journal)
10 years water ban Sep 9, 2007
Our waterways and coastal habitats are too precious, we need more action to halt the continuing degradation of our creeks and loss of Adelaides coastal seagrass meadows and fish habitat. Mr Rann has the opportunity to show the Governments credentials, and that they are genuinely committed to improving our States envir 0000244F onment and not just dish out five-minute media releases with spin and huff, and an expensive desalination plant to supply to drought proof Adelaides gardeners. (NEWS.com.au)
Scorched earth for water plant we might not need Sep 2, 2007
Juvenile nurseries of fish and associated fauna live in remnant patches of seagrass, she said. "Two types of seagrass occur around there - one that recovers quickly and one that takes a long time to recover. This will be fairly impacted.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brevard's marine wish list Aug 26, 2007
30-day news archives. "Ultimately, the plan could determine how many new boat slips, ramps, marinas and mooring fields go in and where, as well as which areas get more navigation signs. It also will help set priorities for muck dredging and other water quality cleanups.The draft plan, which should be completed by year's end, is an offshoot of a $130,000 study looking at boating patterns countywide. Brevard contracted with researchers at University of Florida about 18 months ago -- using $50,000... (Florida Today)
Greenshores project site lures wildlife Aug 23, 2007
Project Greenshores is an effort by the Department of Environmental Protection, with the help of Pensacola and Escambia County officials, to create concrete breakwaters that slow wave action and help create a habitat for seagrass and salt marshes, Jim Lappert, Department of Environmental Protection ecosystem restoration manager, said. Site 2 of Project Greenshores will have at least three marsh islands, constructed from 16,000 cubic yards of sand, and two or three breakwaters, measuring 600 feet... (Pensacola News Journal)
Compromising Position: Angler Access A Go Aug 17, 2007
" Holden said Port Manatee had agreed to absorb some of the cost of setting up the program, though there might be a small charge to pay for background checks and pennants or boat decals. Holden said the seagrass protection area around the island, currently closed to motor boat entry, will remain as is. But he also said boats that tilt their outboards out of the water are permitted to go inside the zone on trolling motor or push poles. Kayakers who qualify under the program also can enter the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
FWC joins 'Glades fray Aug 15, 2007
The hot-button suggestions include a proposal to declare a 100-yard boating buffer zone around significant bird nesting and foraging areas for many species in the bay, and closing seagrass areas with extensive propeller scarring ... The FWC report had some commendable ideas, Trice said, but anglers were particularly alarmed by bird-protection and seagrass-protection proposals ... Boaters also fear that closing areas with seagrass damage would divert vessels into nearby areas that remain... (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Pesticides still pouring into reef waters Aug 13, 2007
The herbicides atrazine and diuron were present at river mouths, inshore reefs and intertidal seagrass monitoring locations, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority report said ... "The ecological consequences of chronic low-level exposure to these types of pollutants are yet to be fully understood, although laboratory experiments have demonstrated their acute toxicity to seagrass and corals," the report said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Blues Caf opening soon on historic Alcaniz Street Aug 7, 2007
All of the company's furniture is handmade from solid teak, solid mahogany, leather, and hand-woven natural fibers such as banana leaf, water hyacinth and seagrass. La Place has three other stores on the Gulf Coast: in Destin, Foley and Fairhope. (Pensacola News Journal)
Project Greenshores IIWork crews continue on Project Greenshores II. Aug 1, 2007
The project is just west of the Muscogee Warf and due south of Bayfront Pkwy and once completed will feature nearly 40,000 native seagrass as well as a new oyster habitat. reduce wave action of the bayfront shoreline. (Pensacola News Journal)
Garbage Island Jul 27, 2007
Together with the island's other ecosystems such as seagrass meadows, coral reefs and sandy shores, the mangroves serve as a habitat for a variety of birds, fish and plants. The decision to build a landfill off Semakau was taken in the 1990's when the previous landfill on the main island had nearly reached capacity. (CNN -- International)
Is Nutrient Loading A Smaller Problem Than We Think? Jul 25, 2007
One example they cite takes on the classic model of loss of estuarine seagrass. While common understanding holds that nutrient enrichment leads to epiphytic growth on seagrass, killing the plants by blocking sunlight, cascading trophic effects are likely have just as much influence. (Science Daily)
Rough ride for bay's fragile beauty Jul 21, 2007
But in the process seagrass beds were damaged. Seagrass meadows may be damaged again when dredging starts next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New study links sewage and reef Jul 21, 2007
Also on the meeting agenda are annual reports on projects monitoring seagrass, coral and water quality, as well as a report on the status of the Monroe County wastewater master plan and an update on the status of money for wastewater and stormwater upgrades. TOP HOMES. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Everglades park weighs limiting powerboats to cut down seagrass damage Jun 21, 2007
A few yards away, a three-foot hammerhead shark prowls the water above a bed of seagrass ... Through the shag carpet of seagrass run rows of pale green lines, where boat propellers have scoured the vegetation from the bottom ... The destruction of seagrass by powerboats is the most controversial issue as Everglades National Park prepares its first new management plan in more than 25 years. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Panel limits snook catches to one a day Jun 15, 2007
"Kathy Barco, a commissioner from Jacksonville, cast the sole dissenting vote. She questioned the accuracy of state biologists' snook stock assessments and computer models."I just don't think we needed this drastic an action this fast," Barco said after the vote.State biologists say protecting more large reproductive-size snook could guard the population against future dips and avoid an eventual shutdown of the fishing industry. They told commissioners that snook populations are stable in... (Florida Today)
Five youth leaders awarded Youth Environmental Awards Jun 13, 2007
"It doesn't have to be experienced overseas. For instance there's seagrass monitoring at Chek Jawa, and that is very hands-on.". Other youth environmentalists agree. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Waterways cleaner after trash pickup Jun 8, 2007
Wilfredo Lee / APCigarette butts join other trash and seagrass washed up on the shore of Virginia Key in Miami onWednesday. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
