Chinese Shipping Firms Retreat from Iran’s Key Waterways
Chinese Shipping Companies Rethink Oil Transport Routes Chinese state shipping firms, COSCO and CMES, have reportedly decided to stop routing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait due to security threats from Iranian terrorism and Houthi proxies in Yemen, respectively. According to various industry executives and ship tracking services, major […]
U.S. streets and waterways have seen a 34% reduction in litter since 2020, according to a study.
America’s Litter Reduction Progress The state of cleanliness in America is on the upswing. According to Keep America Beautiful, litter on U.S. roads and waterways has fallen by 34% since 2020. Yet, there remains a staggering 35 billion pieces of trash across the nation, as highlighted in the 2026 National Garbage Survey. “This decline demonstrates […]
Dolphin, whale death by boat strike on the rise in NYC area waterways
New York City waterways are running red as deadly boat strikes become a post-marine threat. NYC0393, a young humpback whale, was washed away at Long Beach in January. It's only months after I made my own name as a playful acrobatic Leviathan who threw a magnificent tail flip into the shadows of the city. Just […]
Prozac in waterways is changing how fish behave, research finds | Fish
A new study finds that pollution of waterways with the antidepressant Prozac could have adverse effects on fish’s physical and behavior, threatening their long-term survival. Global consumption Pharmaceuticals have increasedResiduals are entering rivers and streams through wastewater, raising concerns about the impact on ecosystems and wildlife. Research Presentation A study published in the journal Animal […]