Newsletter March 2012
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08 Mar 2012 - 18 Jan 2016
Dear UN Atlas Member,
In the lead up to Rio+20 to be held in June in Brazil, oceans will be one of the topics of focus. We will highlight related items as the conference nears. Today, March 8, is International Women's Day - this year's theme is Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and Poverty. Let's be reminded of the important role women play in relation to the world's oceans and see what some have achieved: women oceanographers; women working for oceans; women in fisheries -- let us know about remarkable women working in ocean and coastal areas and contributing to poverty and hunger reduction, write to [email protected]. This month's newsletter contains the usual variety of ocean stories featuring techniques for scientific research ranging from traditional Mother of Pearl and fossils to the sophistication of advanced satellites. You will find information on these important matters and many others in this month's issue.
Contribute to and participate in the growing Atlas community by becoming an active Member of the UN Atlas today!
If this newsletter may interest someone you know, please forward it.
Thank you,
The UN Atlas of the Oceans Editors
Visit the UN Atlas of the Oceans Web site
Comments? Please write to [email protected]
In the lead up to Rio+20 to be held in June in Brazil, oceans will be one of the topics of focus. We will highlight related items as the conference nears. Today, March 8, is International Women's Day - this year's theme is Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and Poverty. Let's be reminded of the important role women play in relation to the world's oceans and see what some have achieved: women oceanographers; women working for oceans; women in fisheries -- let us know about remarkable women working in ocean and coastal areas and contributing to poverty and hunger reduction, write to [email protected]. This month's newsletter contains the usual variety of ocean stories featuring techniques for scientific research ranging from traditional Mother of Pearl and fossils to the sophistication of advanced satellites. You will find information on these important matters and many others in this month's issue.
Contribute to and participate in the growing Atlas community by becoming an active Member of the UN Atlas today!
If this newsletter may interest someone you know, please forward it.
Thank you,
The UN Atlas of the Oceans Editors
Visit the UN Atlas of the Oceans Web site
Comments? Please write to [email protected]
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