Scientists study why whales are being killed by cargo ships, and how to protect them
As cargo shipments boom, ship strikes imperil whales in California and worldwide
Rethinking how disaster money is spent
Federal money to restore coastal areas hit by hurricanes and other disasters doesn’t cover the loss of natural assets like coral reefs. UC Santa Cruz marine scientist Michael Beck says it’s time to change that.
Original story from LA Times.
A deadly fungus is killing millions of bats in the U.S. Now it’s in California
LA Times — California officials have confirmed four cases of white-nose syndrome in Northern California. The disease has killed millions of bats nationwide since it was discovered in 2006. In this file photo, an infected bat has a white fungus growing on its muzzle.