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The Good Fish Guide
By Vlad Jecan and Chris Ingham Brooke

There are indeed certain species of fish people can consume with no irreparable damage to fish stocks. But what are they? 90% of the fish that are on our dinner tables like marlin, cod, tuna, skate and others, have been overfished after large-scale industrial fishing began in the 1950’s. 75% of the world’s fish stocks in fact, have been overfished; nature cannot keep up with demand.

6 Damn Stupid Places to Bathe

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A healthy mistrust of all bodies of water, no matter how innocuous, is probably in your best interest as an air-breathing mammal. In this article we have gathered a list of some damn stupid places to don that new speedo. The list is in a chaotic order of coolness, not most dangerous/stupid, so if you know of any other places where you shouldn’t swim, drop them in the comments and enjoy!

Massive “Laughing Gas” Cloud Released into Atmosphere

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An accident at Albion Chemicals Ltd. in Ireland, caused a massive cloud of ‘laughing gas’ to be released into the atmosphere.

Scientists Need More Research on Climate Change and Oceanic Life

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Many scientists have claimed that there must be more research focused on the consequences of climate change to marine environments. Specialists note, that they have very little information on what the impacts of climate change are to oceanic life and have no doubt that research about underwater ecosystems lacks resources.

When Men Become Crocodiles: Extreme Tribal Scars

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Tribes in the East Sepik province of Papa New Guinea to this day still practice an ancient initiation ceremony.

Natural Designs Series: Old Man’s Face Appears and Vanishes on Mountain Rock

In the second part of our Natural Design series, Environmental Graffiti reporter Vlad Jecan explores the natural phenomenon of the Great Stone Face. For previous articles in the series click here

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Two centuries ago people spotted a rather unusual rock formation. When viewed from the right angle it seem to resemble a face and they immediately dubbed it the Great Stone Face or the Old Man of the Mountain.

Bees Can Translate Other Languages

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It’s a well known fact that honeybees are able to communicate using a series of dances. Recent research shows that bees, unlike many humans, are willing and able to communicate with bees from other continents by mimicking their movements.

Hideous Bugs Invade California

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‘Whilst trying to decide what this monster thing was, my husband informed me that it was a Potato Bug. No way, bugs do not come in a size large enough to wear a dog collar; yes it was that big.’- Rhonda

Oil Spill Threatens Argentine Capital

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An oil spill 20 kilometers long is heading towards Buenos Aires and may have greater catastrophic effects if it reaches land.

What We Can Learn From Lost Cities in the Rainforest

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Rainforests have some of the most complex and interesting ecosystems on the planet. Situated between the tropics and the equator, they have almost half of every living animal and plant species on earth. Many are unique and have very important medical properties, which can be used in life saving treatments. More importantly for the planet, these forests can actually heal themselves by undertaking a process of expansion in areas where deforestation has occurred.

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