https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/nyregion/east-coast-whale-deaths.html #SaveTheWhales Online pandemic buying habits are also fueling a record-setting surge in cargo shipments that last year made ports in New York and New Jersey the nation’s busiest. Much of the merchandise is now toted on far bigger ships — some of which have altered their routes to help alleviate the supply-chain chaos that last year left some store shelves bare.
#OceanConservancy #Environmental
More whales appear to have found themselves in the direct path of more ships

#Oceanconservancy finds that #Thailand is one of 4 #ASEAN nations + #China responsible for 50% of #ocean #plasticswaste, which can come from land sources. In early-mid 2022 Thailand passed a law banning #singleuseplastics in all of its National Parks w/fines up to $3K USD for violators. Protecting the region's #wildlife is key to #biodiversity which is key to protecting #humanhealth; but is there the will AND resources for compliance/enforcement to be taken seriously?
https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2022/04/06/thai-national-parks-ban-single-use-plastics.html