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natural-disasters2 years ago•8 min saved

Rebuilding Fishing Communities: Idalia's Devastation Threatens 'Old Florida' Way of Life

Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 storm, has devastated fishing communities along Florida's northern Gulf Coast. Locals, including shrimpers and business owners, are faced with the daunting task of rebuilding their homes and businesses while meeting modern storm-proofing requirements. Many are uncertain about the future and whether it's worth rebuilding in the remote village centered around shrimping, clamming, and scalloping. Despite the destruction, some residents are determined to rebuild and restore their community.

via NPR|

#fishing-communities #florida #hurricane-idalia

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Devastating Impact: Invasive Blue Crabs Imperil Italy's Economy"

Invasive blue crabs from North and South America are threatening the economy of fishing communities in northern Italy, as they prey on local shellfish and disrupt the country's clam production. The crabs have already caused significant economic damage and have devoured up to 90% of young clams in the Po delta. Efforts to control their population have been largely ineffective, prompting calls for government support. While Rome has allocated funds to control the crabs, there is also a parallel strategy to encourage Italians to consume them. However, not everyone agrees with this approach, arguing for a more serious program to control the invasive species. The blue crabs likely arrived in Italy through shipping and international trade.

via The Guardian|

#blue-crabs #economic-impact #environment

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Shell pipeline causes oil spill in polluted Nigerian region.

A new oil spill from a Shell facility in Nigeria has contaminated farmland and a river, affecting the livelihoods of fishing and farming communities in the Niger Delta, which has long suffered from environmental pollution caused by the oil industry. The volume of oil spilled has not been determined, but activists have published images of polluted farmland, water surfaces blighted by oil sheens, and dead fish mired in sticky crude. While spills are frequent in the region due to vandalism from oil thieves and a lack of maintenance to pipelines, according to the U.N. Environmental Program, activists call this a “major one.”

via The Associated Press|

#environment #fishing-communities #nigeria

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Fukushima nuclear plant faces opposition over wastewater release plan.

The operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant has begun tests of newly constructed facilities for discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a plan strongly opposed by local fishing communities and neighboring countries. Japan's government announced plans in April 2021 to gradually release the treated but still slightly radioactive water following its dilution to what it says are safe levels. The plan has faced fierce protests from local fishing communities concerned about safety and reputational damage. Fishing officials said they remain opposed to the plan, while nearby countries, including South Korea, China, and Pacific Island nations, have also raised safety concerns.

via The Associated Press|

#decommissioning #environment #fishing-communities