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environment16 days ago•3 min saved

Florida Anglers Gain 14-Day Red Snapper Window as NOAA Approves Pilot

NOAA Fisheries has approved a revised permit allowing Florida anglers to catch red snapper for 14 consecutive days from October 9 to 22. This extended window applies to state and federal waters in the South Atlantic, marking a significant increase from the two-day season held last year. While the federal recreational season is limited to three days, exempted fishing permits for Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina enable the longer pilot period. Officials plan to review data from this October season to determine if a second season will be authorized in December 2026.

via WKMG|

#environment #fishing-regulations #florida

science4 months ago•7 min saved

Subsea City: Giant Bathelia candida Reef Discovered in the South Atlantic

Researchers aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor, with the ROV SuBastian, discovered the largest Bathelia candida reef to date off Argentina, roughly 0.4 sq km, a vibrant deep-sea ecosystem powered by chemosynthesis near cold seeps and a whale fall, housing diverse life and potentially 28 new species across a 900‑km survey.

via ScienceAlert|

#bathelia-candida #biodiversity #chemosynthesis

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stunning Space Photos Capture Majestic Icebergs from the ISS"

European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen, commander of Expedition 70 on the International Space Station, has captured stunning photos of giant icebergs floating in the South Atlantic. As Earth continues to warm, more ice is breaking off glaciers and ice sheets, contributing to rising sea levels. The photos highlight the visible part of the icebergs floating on the ocean surface, as well as the submerged parts and ocean waves breaking around them. Mogensen's observations serve as a reminder of the impact of climate change and the potential disappearance of low-lying areas like the Maldives due to rising sea levels.

via Space.com|

#climate-change #icebergs #international-space-station