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Ocean Conservation News – 12/09/2022

by Camille Quintos
Diver in wetsuit swimming near shark underwater

Shark fishing gear banned across much of Pacific in conservation ‘win’

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/shark-fishing-gear-outlawed-across-much-of-pacific-in-win-for-conservationists/

Proponents consider the measure a potentially precedent-setting move that could precede similar bans in other regions.

Biodiversity: Ocean ‘dead zones’ are proliferating due to global warming

https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20221208-biodiversity-ocean-dead-zones-are-proliferating

One of the main goals of the COP15, is to ensure the protection of 30 percent of all marine ecosystems on the planet.

China’s Belt and infrastructure projects could hurt oceans and coasts worldwide

https://phys.org/news/2022-12-china-belt-road-infrastructure-oceans.html

As China presides over global conservation talks, we believe it is important to look at China’s own potential impacts on biodiversity through its lending for global development.

With ocean in ‘dire straits’, the Law of Sea is more relevant than ever

https://www.miragenews.com/with-ocean-in-dire-straits-law-of-sea-more-911821/

The adoption by most nations of the world of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 40 years ago, was a “vital step to bring governance and order”.

Florida Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy team up to talk about solutions to red tide

https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-aquarium-ocean-conservancy-team-up-to-talk-about-solutions-to-red-tide

The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.

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