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Scientists discover bug that eats plastic

Proving once again that for every problem there is a solution, Inhabitat.com reported Japanese researchers have discovered a microorganism that literally eats plastic. The bacterium, now named Ideonella sakaiensis, has been shown to completely break down polyethylene …

Record entries for State La Grande Swim in Akaroa

Media Release: Christchurch City Council
 
A record 900 people have entered the third annual State La Grande Swim being held on 22 February in Akaroa.
The city’s largest open sea swimming event, which has outstripped last year’s …

Subantarctic marine reserves a positive step forward

Media Release: WWF–NZ heralded the creation last night of three Subantarctic Islands marine reserves as a positive step but cautioned that a comprehensive plan for marine protection in New Zealand waters is needed.

The Subantarctic Islands …

Australia creates biggest marine park on the eve of Rio+20 summit

WWF-New Zealand media release – for immediate release
Australia creates biggest marine park on the eve of Rio+20 summit
Australia today created the world’s biggest network of marine protected areas, setting an important precedent for ocean protection …

WWF Urges Kiwis to Get Creative for a Good Cause

Ocean:Views competition deadline almost here
Kiwis have just two weeks to submit their creative entry to WWF-New Zealand’s Ocean:Views competition, and WWF is calling on New Zealanders across the country to dive into …

365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – 331 – What Are Your Ocean Views?

Check out this short You Tube video featuring some ocean workers sharing their ‘ocean views’.  These people make some great points about this sacred aspect of life on planet yeart.   Here in New Zealand the …