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Environmental Issues: Wildlife

Ocean Protection Case Studies
Overview: Marine ecosystems and fish populations are in trouble, but proven solutions exist to restore the health of the oceans. These brief case studies illustrate a few and the results they can achieve.
The Blobs of Summer
OnEarth: From the Gulf of Mexico to the Bering Sea, jellyfish populations are out of control. Scientists studying this invasive species think ocean pollution may be part of the problem.

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Report Announces Top 10 Species Imperiled by Fossil Fuels: posted by Elly Pepper, 1/27/12
Millions of bats have died due to whitenose syndrome: posted by Sylvia Fallon, 1/18/12
Bats get a gift of hope this holiday season: posted by Sylvia Fallon, 12/20/11