2022 remembered Opinion: A few of our favorite things from 2022 Members of the The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board and some local writers share their thoughts on 2022. What's your favorite type of shark to work with, and your favorite type of shark overall? Following a 100,000 round of continuation funding from the Whitley Fund for Naturea prestigious conservation-focused charity thats backed by trustee Sir David AttenboroughMisin Tiburn is perfectly positioned to expand their scope, ushering in even greater protections for these vulnerable fish. While we are increasingly sustainably managing the commercially important, valuable target species of tunas and billfishes, says Juan-Jord, shark populations continue to decline, therefore, the risk of extinction has continued to increase.. We cant be everywhere all the time. As temperatures begin to rise and snowfall changes, the Colorado Pika Project wants to know how pikas are surviving and how they can be protected. 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Join us to make change. UN News produces daily news content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, and weekly programmes in Hindi, Urdu and Bangla. Dry cod may be prepared as unsalted stockfish, and as cured salt cod or clipfish.. It may help increase the resilience of penguins in the face of changing food availability in their traditional grounds, she told Mongabay. Our multimedia service, through this new integrated single platform, updates throughout the day, in text, audio and video also making use of quality images and other media from across the UN It is commonly served at special occasions such as weddings and banquets, or as a luxury item.. I was speechless, she said. 'Yet, I realize this moment might not be celebrated by all. A key tool in restoring De Hoop as a breeding site has been the release of young penguins. Our biweekly podcast delivering news & inspiration from natures frontline. The team specifically targeted tunas, billfishes and sharks large predatory fishes that have influential roles in their open ocean ecosystems. We are very excited to receive the Continuation Funding from WFN, the two-year grant will allow us to promote the recovery of the valuable mangrove ecosystems in Golfo Dulce used as nursery ground by the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark. To help minimise bycatch, we develop and trial innovative bycatch mitigation solutions such as LED lights or Electro Shield System (ESS). Back at university, I decided to learn more about this vulnerable group and dedicate my work to their protection. Two African penguin chicks have emerged from their nest beneath a boulder at a site in South Africa where conservationists have used lifelike decoy penguins and broadcast penguin calls to entice adult penguins to breed. If everyone on the planet lived like a citizen of India, we would only need the capacity of 0.8 Earths a year, according to the Global Footprint Network and WWF. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ", Gas prices continue to fall, with the national average now less than a year ago, Rogue iguana causes widespread power outage in Florida, Boy in the Box identified as 4-year-old by Philly police after 65 years, Laguna Niguels $70 million Ziggurat auction is wasted opportunity. Those numbers could even out, but unlike in the past when countries' average ages were mostly young, says Miss Snow, 'in the future, we may be closer in age, mostly old'. These majestic top predators that are so essential to the natural order of marine ecosystems now face their most severe threat from overfishing. ), In 2015, police shot 124 people experiencing a mental health crisis. But these patterns are poorly understood in the oceans. It happened faster than I expected.. Links Engine 2.0 By: Gossamer Threads Inc. All of our recent reports about prison/jail growth, racial disparities, and more, re-organized by state. WWF has also collaborated with The Manta Trust and Project AWARE to produce the Responsible Shark and Ray Tourism: A Guide to Best Practice. Another is being able to broaden our data collection. Marine tourism is often the only direct benefit coastal communities can gain from shark and ray populations beyond fishing. (commentary), Climate change is hammering insects in the tropics and everywhere else: Scientists. The Treatment of People with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: The Effectiveness of Mental Health Courts in Reducing Recidivism and Police Contact: The Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement: Forensic Patients in State Psychiatric Hospitals: A State Survey of Serious Mental Illness, Major Crimes and Community Treatment, Police, courts, jails, and prisons all fail disabled people, Prisoners in Ohio's Execution List Defined By Intellectual Impairment, Mental Illness, Trauma, and Young Age, Review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Use of Restrictive Housing. Populations simply cannot replenish at the same rate as they are caught and finned to meet market demand. The lifelike cement decoy penguins dotted around the headland possibly also played a part, making it look as if it was already occupied. The average age in different regions is also meaningful, currently at 41.7 years in Europe versus 17.6 years in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Miss Snow, who says the gap 'has never been as large as it is today'. ', 'The concept of 'too many' avoids the much more difficult problem, which is: are we using what we know to make the human beings we have as healthy, productive, happy, peaceful, and prosperous as we could?'. I can remember the first time I saw a pika and the excitement I felt. The research below expands on mental health policies, practices, and inequities affecting justice-involved people. Building exits off the highway to mass incarceration: Family member incarceration and mental health: Decoupling Crisis Response from Policing --. There was, however, no evidence they were preparing to nest. Improving the capacity to combat pirate fishing (illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing) of sharks is a key factor in ensuring that shark fishing and shark populations are sustainable. The scalloped hammerhead shark is the iconic species of this national park, and if you are a diver, you can have unforgettable dives with hundreds of hammerhead sharks. However, empirical literature has largely neglected the mental health consequences of prison work., Shytierra Gaston, Faraneh Shamserad, and Beth M. Huebner, August, 2021, Although direct involvement in violence dissipated after prison, exposure to vicarious victimization was substantial and ongoing., Ryan M. Labrecque, Jennifer J. Tostlebe, Bert Useem and David C. Pyrooz, August, 2021, We focus on the task set forth by the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) to create a new unit that is committed to rehabilitative programming, increased socialization opportunities, and blunting some of the harsher conditions of restrictive housing., National Council for Mental Wellbeing, August, 2021, CCBHCs are required to deliver a comprehensive scope of services to meet clients' full [mental health/substance use] needs while integrating services with primary care., Early COVID-19 compassionate release decisions reveal that courts continue to base early release decisions primarily on an assessment of public safety risk from crime, not community impact, crime victim impact, or even prisoner health., When all the risk factors of pregnant prisoners intersect, it puts them in an especially ill-equipped position to protect themselves mentally against the potential harms of solitary confinement., We envision the criminal justice system as a highway where people are heading toward the possibility of incarceration; depending on the state or county, this highway may have exit ramps in the form of diversion programs and alternatives to incarceration., The stressor of incarceration proliferates to have reverberating mental health consequences for those connected to the incarcerated, via pathways such as destabilized family economic wellbeing or impaired relationships between family members., New England Journal of Medicine, May, 2021, Police responses to psychiatric crises harm patients far too often, especially in minority communities, where a long history of institutional racism informs warranted distrust of law enforcement., This guide highlights considerations for real, meaningful shifts away from law enforcement and towards autonomous, self-determined community-based resources and responses to unmet mental health needs., Lauren C. Porter, Meghan Kozlowski-Serra, and Hedwig Lee, May, 2021, Drawing on data from the Survey of Inmates in State Correctional Facilities in 2004 (N = 12,118), our findings suggest that time served is correlated with mental health symptoms, but that the association differs across race and sex., Loyola University, Louisiana State University, VOTE (Voices of the Experienced), May, 2021, The real-world minimum wage equivalent of [medical co-pays] for incarcerated people who earn incentive wages of $.02/per hour is: $1,087.5 for a routine visit, $2,175 for an emergency visit, and $725 for a prescription., Among participants with a [psychiatric] disorder at baseline, 64.3% of males and 34.8% of females had a disorder 15 years later. The latest research suggests that around 100 million sharks may be killed annually, often targeted for their fins. For example, the UN projects that more than half of the population growth by 2050 will come from just eight countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tanzania. Cocos Island contains important shark aggregation areas (cleaning stations, nursery areas, and feeding zones) representing a protected oasis for migratory marine species. With Deion Sanders hire, CU Buffs daring Broncos, Russell Wilson to raise their games. 'A smaller population with sustainable levels of consumption would reduce demands on energy, transportation, materials, food and natural systems. Urgent actions are required to increase food availability to penguins so the population as a whole can survive in the wild and not become functionally extinct.. In the new study, the researchers built on the Red List criteria to develop a way of tracking extinction risk continuously over time, rather than just within the IUCN intervals. There are more than 1,000 species of sharks and rays, with new species discovered every year. I was watching the penguins out on the rocks and suddenly I could see this fluffy little shape near one of the adults, she told Mongabay. States with small prison populations appear to have exceedingly high rates of suicide -- often more than 2.5 times the national average., The relationship between community public health, behavioral health service accessibility, and mass incarceration. Sharks are often caught incidentally by fishing gear set for other types of fishsuch as tuna longlines, trawls and seine netsand many will simply be discarded. These women should not consume certain types of fish, such as king mackerel, shark, swordfish, and tilefish A randomized clinical trial. We lacked foresight. It is a scary statistic, but it doesnt mean that penguins will be entirely gone, Hagen said. Human overpopulation (and continued population growth) along with profligate consumption are considered to be the primary drivers of this rapid decline. Headlines and summaries of the latestScience Newsarticles, delivered to your email inbox every Friday. Updated November 29, 2022 2:20 PM. The Death Penalty in Five Florida Counties: Individuals With Serious Mental Illnesses in County Jails: Administrative Segregation in U.S. We are also trying to ensure that conservation and management measures for sharks are implemented by fishery management organizations and by countries participating in multi-lateral trade agreements. It's me and you, the air conditioning I enjoy, the pool I have outside, and the meat I eat at night that causes so much more damage.'. Instead of the fear of overpopulation, we should focus on the overconsumption of the planet's resources by the wealthiest among us. 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In 2003 when I was a marine biology student at Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, I visited Cocos Island National Park for the first time. These shifts are tied to known reductions in fishing deaths for these species that occurred at the same time. The oceanic whitetip, porbeagle and three hammerhead species are some of the shark species of concern for WWF, where the impact of trade is contributing to declines in populations. This tool provides practical information and the best available science on effective spatial protection for marine authorities. There are over 1,000 species of sharks and rays. The team combined the data to calculate extinction risk trends for these 18 species from 1950 to 2019. A lot of times, with community science projects, people had to live in certain areas and volunteer a lot of time. From homelessness to childhood trauma, learn about the lives of people in prison before they were locked up. Dec 8, 2022, 5:47 pm EST. Updated 11:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2022 This story has been updated to correct the name of Alex Wells, co-director of the Colorado Pika Project, who originally was misidentified in this story. The communities started to believe in the environmental and social economic benefits generated from nature and ocean conservation. The result, combined with the decline in fertility, is that the proportion of people over 65 is expected to rise from 10 per cent in 2022 to 16 percent in 2050. ), Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice, September, 2015, [T]odays neurobiological and developmental research suggests that young people ages 18-24 are more developmentally akin to juveniles than fully mature adults., Bureau of Justice Statistics, August, 2015, Suicide has been the leading cause of death in jails every year since 2000., (This report looks at case studies from the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) of the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) to determine the detrimental effects on mentally ill patients in solitary confinement. Find stories, updates and expert opinion. The app allows casual outdoors enthusiasts to send data on sightings, calls, scat and other signs of pika life in the mountains. Guadalupe Island or Isla Guadalupe is a volcanic island located 241 kilometres (130 nautical miles) off the west coast of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula and about 400 km (200 nmi) southwest of the city of Ensenada in the state of Baja California, in the Pacific Ocean. And a lack of dedicated management of these species has meant their chances of extinction continue to rise, researchers report in the Nov. 11 Science. Possible reasons for conflicting findings: The omega-3 form, study population, as salmon, herring, sardines, and trout. Updated 11:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2022 This story has been updated to correct the name of Alex Wells, co-director of the Colorado Pika Project, who originally was misidentified in this story. Latin name: Euterpe oleracea. All rights reserved. Prisons and Jails: Hospitals of Last Resort: Report on the Psychiatric Management of John Salvi, The COVID-19 pandemic and the criminal justice system, Dive deep into the lives & experiences of people in prison. Prisons, Report and Recommendations Concerning the Use of Restrictive Housing, Community-Based Responses to Justice-Involved Young Adults, Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons, 2000-2013 - Statistical Tables, The Processing and Treatment of Mentally Ill Persons in the Criminal, Sheriffs Addressing the Mental Health Crisis, Impact of Disproportionate Incarceration of and, Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies and Imprisonment. Jake Buehler is a freelance science writer, covering natural history, wildlife conservation and Earth's splendid biodiversity, from salamanders to sequoias. That gave us confidence that there was fish abundance in that area; that they were making that long trek, Hagen said. WWF supports research and monitoring of white sharks as they migrate to and from the Gulf of California. Every destination has a story, no matter how small. The new app opens the study to anyone with a smartphone, Varner said. It is a unique opportunity for people to make observations on how the world is changing around us, said Johanna Varner, a Colorado Mesa University professor and one of the leaders of the project. We would need the biocapacity of 1.75 Earths to sustainably meet the needs of the current population, according to the Global Footprint Network and WWF NGOs. The penguins are highly vulnerable to lethal attacks: caracals, dogs, cats, mongooses and even bees have been known to kill penguins. Subscribe to Science News to satisfy your omnivorous appetite for universal knowledge. In the western Atlantic Ocean, cod has a distribution north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and around both coasts of Greenland and Many experts say that this is the wrong question. That figure could potentially fall to around 0.5 percent by 2050 due to a continued decline in fertility rates, the United Nations projects. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Police are also often used to respond to mental health crises, despite their involvement frequently resulting in violence or incarceration. 'Our impact on the planet is driven far more by our behavior than by our numbers,' said Jennifer Sciubba, a researcher at the Wilson Center think tank. 'In 2020 and 2021 the positive net migration no longer compensated for the negative natural change in the EU and, as a consequence, the EU total population has been decreasing,' it said, pointing to impacts from the pandemic. Listed species include the oceanic whitetip, silky and thresher sharks as well as manta and mobula rays. It provides a view of the open ocean that we have not had before, says Colin Simpfendorfer, a marine biologist at James Cook University in Australia who was not involved in this research. Meanwhile, beneath the globalaverages are some major regional disparities. Shark meat is more likely to be consumed locally, but the average declared value of shark meat products in the same time frame was still nearly US$240 million a year. The scalloped hammerhead shark is my favorite, I believe it is the most beautiful animal in the world. While the oceans are vast, there are few refuges from industrial fishing, and some pelagic species, such as the oceanic whitetip have suffered massive population losses due to their inability to reproduce more quickly. Questions or comments on this article? Thanks to the Whitley Award in 2019, we strengthened the shark sanctuary, engaging local stakeholders in shark conservation and empowering local leaders. Though the future may look grim, theres no shortage of dedicated wildlife organizations acting to ensure the survival of todays shark species, with Misin Tiburn focusing on one highly-endangered hammerhead that finds refuge in the mangrove forests of Costa Rica. I grew up in Colorado. This decline has been documented in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, home to one of the greatest concentrations of large marine animals worldwide including more than eighty species of shark. CREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day The demand for shark fins in Asia, and shark meat more globally, are the biggest factors driving overfishing and population declines. In 2010, we started our project in Golfo Dulce, located in the south Pacific of Costa Rica, where after years of work, we identified an important nursery for the species. The United States will remain the third most populous country in 2050, the UN projects, but it will be tied with Nigeria at 375 million. Sharks grow relatively slowly, take many years to mature and produce relatively few young. We assist governments with the development of National Plans of Action for Sharks and implementation of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Low survival rates of both adult and juvenile penguins at key breeding colonies on Dassen and Robben islands are linked to the scarcity of sardines off South Africas western coast, researchers say. Make a symbolic whale shark adoption to help save some of the world's most endangered animals from extinction and support WWF's conservation efforts. With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other forms of life currently on earth. ), Treatment Advocacy Center, December, 2015, The risk of being killed while being approached or stopped by law enforcement in the community is 16 times higher for individuals with untreated serious mental illness than for other civilians., Vera Institute of Justice, November, 2015, (This report details the cultural divide among system actors that amplify and sustain these problems and offers recommendations on how law enforcement policymakers and practitioners can enhance both public safety and community health. China. ', Vanessa Perez of the World Resources Institute agrees that 'every person that is born on the planet puts additional stress on the planet. The overconsumption of fossil fuels, for example, leads to more carbon dioxide emissions, responsible for global warming. The conservation status and population decline of the African penguin deconstructed in space and time. Using the BJS reports for anything other than whether or not prisoners identified as mentally ill are actually receiving services would be a mistake. Of program completers, 46% fewer individuals received a new court case in the 12 months after the program as the 12 months before. When Im up in the mountains, one of my favorite things is hearing a pika squeak or seeing one, Andrew Wells, co-director of the Colorado Pika Project and community conservation coordinator at Denver Zoo, said. United Nations Population Fund chief Natalia Kanem hailed the new figures as a 'momentous milestone' for humanity. Controls on fishing are woefully insufficient. There was one, in 2019, by a leopard (Panthera pardus). We made this big step with only the two of us, with a dream that with time came true. Current Biology,27(4), 563-568. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.054, Sherley, R. B., Crawford, R. J., de Blocq, A. D., Dyer, B. M., Geldenhuys, D., Hagen, C., Winker, H. (2020). Will the world join Indigenous peoples in relationship with nature at COP-15? Can you support your favorite resource with a gift today? This comes at great cost to taxpayers and has little positive impact on recidivism or public safety., Most of the cohort members who had mental health needs (83%) were known to at least 1 criminal justice agency as having such a need between 2006-11. As a nonprofit news organization, we cannot do it without you. Work began in earnest four years ago as part of a program to protect the endangered African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) along South Africas coastline. We received national and international attention, we felt that after many years, our efforts and dedication were finally recognized. This contributes to the decline of many species of sharks. 'Should this be the case, the EU's overall population decline or growth in the future is likely to depend largely on the contribution made by net migration,' the report said. I led a pilot study for the administrators of the national park to estimate the impact of scuba diving on the island. Louder broadcasts, she thinks, may have finally got the attention of penguins looking for a place to settle. A population becomes functionally extinct when it lacks the genetic diversity to survive long into the future. Get the latest science news and technology news, read tech reviews and more at ABC News. However, it plays a smaller role than economic growth. As a result, the oceanic whitetip, porbeagle, and the smooth hammerhead are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, while scalloped and great hammerhead sharks are classified as endangered. While the demand for shark, ray and skate meat isnt given as much attention as shark fin, the international demand for these products has more than doubled since the early 1990s, and the sheer volume from fisheries that are not well managed is a serious threat to the survival of these species. This rate represents a dramatic decrease in the rate of suicide in detention facilities., Detention often exacerbates mental illness,3 separates immigrants with mental disabilities from therapeutic services and family, frequently leads to misdiagnosis, and interrupts continuity of care., New York State Department of Public Health, June, 2009, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, February, 2009, Almost half (48.1 percent) the suicides occurred in facilities administered by state agencies, 39.2 percent took place in county facilities, and 12.7 percent occurred in private programs., Nearly all returning prisoners8 in 10 men and 9 in 10 womenhad chronic health conditions requiring treatment or management., [E]ntrenched obstacles within the criminal justice system impede efforts to recognize those with severe mental illness and to treat them fairly., Race and mental health appear to be the strongest predictors of who will waive their appeals - most, In state prisons in 1998, 23.6% of women were identified as mentally ill, compared to 15.8% of men, while in federal prisons the proportions were 12.5% of women and 7% of men., Approximately one in 12 male inmates with a mental disorder reported at least one incident of sexual victimization by another inmate over a six-month period, compared with one in 33 male inmates without a mental disorder., Bureau of Justice Statistics, September, 2006, Female inmates had higher rates of mental health problems than male inmates (State prisons: 73% of females and 55% of males; Federal prisons: 61% of females and 44% of males; local jails: 75% of females and 63% of males)., Washington State Institute for Public Policy, June, 2006, Per dollar of treatment cost, we estimate that evidence-based treatment generates about $3.77 in benefits for people in Washington. It was a big challenge for us, but with hard work and dedication the organization established and developed different projects with sharks, manta rays, and rays with the support of local stakeholders and governmental institutions. In the ray's marine realm, overfishing is the largest threat. For decades the research and conservation efforts for shark migratory species of the Eastern Tropical Pacific were focused on the oceanic islands of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cocos, Coiba, Malpelo and the Galapagos Islands. WATCH: 1-year-old girl accidentally locked inside car frees herself under mom's direction Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. Logging details about a whale shark satellite tag. The population of 61 countries is projected to decrease by 1 per cent or more between 2022 and 2050, driven by a fall in fertility. The next indicator, she said, will be an increasing number of breeding pairs each year, as happened at Stony Point and Boulders Beach over the past 40 years. The Rocky Mountains have been the habitat of pikas for 12,000 years, according to The National Wildlife Federation. According to the IUCN, one third of pelagic shark species are threatened with extinction. But they abandoned the area after a predator, thought to be a caracal (Felis caracal), killed a number of them. Luring penguins to breed in places with rich food stocks isnt the only way humans are intervening. Its like a burst of excitement.. All rights reserved. If we all consumed like a resident of the United States, we would need five Earths a year. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the large and growing demand for shark fins and the general lack of management of shark fishing. Our mission is to provide accurate, engaging news of science to the public. Italy, Poland and Romania recorded the largest population falls in the EU. But the pika may be at risk because of climate change. Is the world even remotely ready? While sharks' diverse range of species adds complexity to our conservation efforts, the dwindling numbers of these amazing creatures from overfishing and demand for their fins and meat increases the urgency of the task. Our central hub of data, research, and policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in jails and prisons. Scalloped hammerhead shark caught in a gillnet, Gulf of California, Mexico. Heres what to expect from the draft plan, declined to extend Endangered Species Act protections to the animal. For now, pika populations appear to be stable in Colorado, but their presence in Nevada and Oregon is on the decline, according to the pika projects website. Indicators of Mental Health Problems Reported by Prisoners & Jail Inmates: New government report points to continuing mental health crisis in prisons and jails. FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post. Theres no time requirement for training.. The Red List Index evaluates the risk of extinction of an entire group of species. The results are positive for tunas and billfishes, Simpfendorfer says. Our EIN or tax ID is 45-3714703. Misin Tiburn Co-Founder Ilena Zanella offers insight into aquatic ecotourism and the plight of Costa Rica's native scalloped hammerhead sharks. There are now estimated to be fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs in South Africa, the lowest ever, and around 5,000 pairs in Namibia, Hagen said. Washington, DC 20037. In 2005 Guadalupe Island and its surrounding waters and Common names: acai, aa, Amazonian palm berry. The fence is monitored 24 hours a day, and Hagen is able to keep a constant eye on possible encroachments via the app on her phone. Prince William says he will 'NEVER' watch Harry and Meghan's Netflix docuseries and tells friends NOT to Did Meghan and Harry rehearse their first dance? These organisations bring fishing nations together to manage and monitor fish stocks and govern fishing in specific regions of the ocean. Thanks to this study, I discovered my new passion: sharks! The study for World Population Day revealed that the pace of mortality slowing means the world's population will reach eight billion in just over four months time, 8.5 billion by 2030 and 10.4 billion by 2100 (pictured, the world's population growth over the years), The UK has a current population of 68.5 million in 2022, with an average annual rate of population change of 0.4 per cent compared to India's 0.9, The European Union's population shrank for a second year running last year, the bloc's statistics office said on Monday. This list includes seven of the biggest shark fishing nations, which collectively land nearly half of all global reported shark and ray catches (2007-2017). The most recent UN climate report mentions population growth as one of the main drivers of an increase in greenhouse gases. Penguins fitted with GPS tracking devices had been recorded swimming to De Hoop all the way from Dassen Island, 400 kilometers (250 miles) away. If you want to post a public comment, you can do that at the bottom of the page. In fact, based on Misin Tiburn data, in May 2018 the President of the Republic of Costa Rica signed an executive decree for the creation of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary Golfo Dulce. The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a benthopelagic fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. Guadalupe Island or Isla Guadalupe is a volcanic island located 241 kilometres (130 nautical miles) off the west coast of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula and about 400 km (200 nmi) southwest of the city of Ensenada in the state of Baja California, in the Pacific Ocean. non-COVID-19) year, calls to the police that start or result in some form of medical/public health connection comprise about 8% of the police activity that originates from the public., Single risk factors are not sufficient to identify individuals at high risk of suicide., Sonja E. Siennick, Mayra Picon, Jennifer M. Brown & Daniel P. Mears, December, 2020, Having a mental illness was associated with an increase of up to 170% in the odds of extended solitary confinement, depending on the diagnosis., United States Attorney's Office District of Massachusetts, November, 2020, The conditions in Massachusetts Department of Correction's prisons (MDOC) violate the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution., Vera Institute of Justice, November, 2020, Communities must pursue new approaches that minimize trauma and distress, promote dignity and autonomy, and reduce repeat encounters with police for people who experience behavioral health crises., Center for American Progress, October, 2020, Estimates for the share of calls that could be handled by [community responders] range from a low of 21 percent of calls in Detroit to a high of 38 percent in Seattle and Portland., Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, August, 2020, We should dramatically reduce the role of the police in the lives of people with mental illness. We have more than 10 years of experience in reducing the unsustainable consumption of shark fin in key Asian markets, and are expanding the scope of our work to understand and tackle major markets for shark and ray meat. Though sharks are often portrayed as bloodthirsty monsters in contemporary media, these fascinating fish play a crucial role in a wide array of aquatic ecosystemsthough unfortunately for them, large-scale environmental degradation and rampant overfishing have left many shark species in imminent danger of extinction. The increase in life expectancy, as well as the number of people of childbearing age, has meant the UN predicts the world's population will continue growing to about 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and a peak of about 10.4 billion in the 2080s. We don't use the information we have. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Why is the Golfo Dulce such an important region for shark biodiversity, and what protections does it now receive as a shark sanctuary? But three of the seven tunas and three of the six billfishes that the researchers looked at are still considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered. 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In recent years, major global biodiversity assessments have documented declines in species and ecosystems across the globe, says Maria Jos Juan-Jord, a fisheries ecologist at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography in Madrid. People collected their eggs to eat and their guano, which had built up over centuries, to export as fertilizer. India's population, currently just below that of China, is expected to surpass its northern neighbor in 2023, and grow to 1.7 billion by 2050 - though its fertility rate has already fallen below replacement level. This is a BETA experience. By November 15, the number of humans on Earth will grow to eight billion, more than three times higher than the 2.5 billion global headcount in 1950. Want to help the pika population in Colorado?, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Was this a good trade for the U.S.. Large, predatory, open ocean fish a group that includes Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) like this one have benefitted from successful fisheries management and conservation efforts in recent decades. 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