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The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States, is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society’s logo is a yellow portraitframe - rectangular in shape - which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its channel logo.

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Address:	1145 17th Street N.W.
City:	Washington
State:	District of Columbia (D.C. 20036-4688)
Telephone:	+1 800 647 5463
Homepage:	Link to Homepage
Email:	newsdesk@nationalgeographic.com

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President

Mr John M. Fahey, Jr.

Chairman

Mr Gilbert M. Grosvenor

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Synthethic Genomics, ExxonMobil to develop algae biofuels
United States Synthetic Genomics Inc announced a new co-funded research agreement with ExxonMobil to develop algae biofuels from strains with significantly improved production characteristics by employing synthetic genomic science and technology.

Cesium findings in eel coverup reported
Japan A scientist has admitted having detected radioactive cesium in eels caught in a boundary river between the Tokyo and Chiba prefectures but claims local governments took no action for nearly two months despite having informed authorities promptly.

EC warns Faroe Islands of impending sanctions
European Union The European Commission has notified the Faroe Islands that it plans to take steps, including closing off fishing ports, to support the sustainability of herring fisheries shared between the two parties.

Fish exports may generate USD 500mln by 2015
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is working on increasing its deep sea fishing efforts and doubling fish exports between now and 2015 and to achieve this goal, it will be using new vessels from Japan and China,