Clear rules needed on deep sea research

The United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) warns that clear rules are needed on deep seabed bioprospecting. “’The unfettered and unregulated exploitation of international sea beds and the organisms living there could have serious long-term consequences for humankind,’ said UNU-IAS Director A.H. Zakri. ‘And for the private sector, uncertainty caused by the absence of clear, globally-agreed rules deters important research and investment decisions.’”

[Link from DocuTicker]

The Grey Literature Collection at UofT

The Earth Sciences Library at the University of Toronto has an interesting collection of grey literature spanning the last few decades. Non University of Toronto patrons can make requests for material through their own institution's interlibrary loan service.

U.S. and Canada release plain language version of Great Lakes report

This EPA News Release links to a user-friendly, 25-page booklet addressing the state of the Great Lakes and what's being done about it. It also points to the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference (SOLEC).

the booklet focuses on these questions:

• "Can we drink the water?


• Can we swim at the beach?


• Can we eat the fish?


• How are the fish doing?


• How is the wildlife doing?


• How are non-native species affecting the Great Lakes?"

[Link from ResourceShelf Docuticker]