Change unimpeded in an area three times the size of spain. Campaigners including Prince Albert of monaco argue more areas need to be protected this way. As david eads van dijk there are growing concerns that with the Political Climate that might not be achievable. The ross sea is not just might not be achievable. The ross sea is notjust a natural wonder but a political success story. A 35 year deal to save it from human exploitation. What is allowed here in this alien world is scientific research, a study of the food chain and the impact of Climate Change. In the depths of the sea this is the chief predator. Ugly by name, ugly by nature, the toothfish is a critical element in this dark and icy world. There is a huge amount about the ecosystem of the ross sea we dont understand and there are threats to the ecosystem to fishing that we still dont have a handle on to understand how to manage those threats very well. There is still some fishing allowed on the plate toothfish gets a rebrand
Its a parking lot. Drivers are forced out but not for much longer. Transurban a private company is about to build ten more miles of the express lanes. The twolane reversible toll lane will stretch from stafford to fredericksburg. Around the clock toking based on the volume. But the aroundtheclock toking based on to volume. It will be great. They will build the lane and collect toll money. In exchange, they will pay the state 277 million up front to be used for other critical transportation projects along the 95 corridor. The announcement comes with the news of a bridge and additional travel lanes. Its reliable trip and mores options. The general purpose lane in interstate as well as for people who choose to travel in express lanes. It fredericksburg to the pentagon. Construction for the new brim over the rappahannock begins this summer. Construction for express lane Extension Begins in 2018 and will open in 202. Im sam sweeney, abc7 news. Michelle as of today virginia has 70 miles wort
Rescue, the situation playing out in california as mudslides destroy home. Alison and a Second Chance at life. Dogs rescued from the freezing cold and how you can give them a home, next. Now, abc seven news at 11 00, on your side. Alison a younger on her way home from school attacked. In the middleened of the day along a popular walking trail in sterling and the man responsible is still out there. Annalysa gayle has the urgent search before he can strike again. Annalysa just take a look at this area. Protected byd, trees, and it is directly behind a row of houses. This is where the young girl was approached by the suspect, who officers are eagerly searching for tonight. I keep watching to make sure. The trail who should not be there. Annalysa she is keeping a on this trail, her vigilant increased after a middle school girl was touched inappropriately walking to school wednesday. We have not seen anything like that. Annalysa the Loudoun Countys Sheriffs Office has released but of the su
Victims of the deadly mudslides in montecito. Hundreds of homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed, and more than a dozen people are still missing. Jory rand has more from montecito, california. A deadly crash in Prince Georges County is under investigation this morning. This is along branch avenue in temple county is under investigation this morning. Avenue in temple hills just before Saint Barnabas road. Were told a man was killed when he pulled out to cross branch avenue and was hit by an oncoming car. The road was briefly shut down but is now back open. In Fort Washington the clean up continues after a broken water main floods basements with water, mud, and sewage over the weekend. Crews now working to clear debris and strip walls. Wssc says theyll compensate the owners of the eight affected homes. But as residents get their first look at the damage. There are things like family heirlooms and photo albums that cant be replaced. Wike and her family salvaged a few items. But nea
Policy. One woman from guatemala says she has worked for bus boys and poets since it opened 12 years ago. She stressed the importance of families being able to stay together. Families should not be separated. Its going to damage a lot of like emotional, you know . All three bus boys and poets restaurants will be closed today. At least one local school is being affected by the protest. The latin America Charter school in washington, d. C. Will be closed today. Out of 80 teachers and staff that school, 74 will expected to new tension today for one of president trumps nominees. The senate will vote on whether to confirm congressman nick mulvaney. Senator john mccain is expected to vote no because mulvaney supported cuts if defense spending in the past. Mulvaney is still expected to be confirmed. Another nominee is expected to be replaced this morning. Andi puzder withdrew his nomination. The last straw was a 1990 episode where his exwife appeared in disguise describing allegations of dome