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Ocean Conservation News – 02/02/2023

by Camille Quintos
Sea Lion on Near Seashore during Daytime

As sea lice feast away on dwindling salmon, First Nations decide the fate of salmon farms

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/as-sea-lice-feast-away-on-dwindling-salmon-first-nations-decide-the-fate-of-salmon-farms/

Increased sea lice infestations, scientists say are caused by salmon farms, threaten the already-vulnerable wild Pacific salmon populations in western Canada, worrying conservationists and First Nations.

Experts say pumping ocean water to the Great Salt Lake would cost a lot but help very little

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2023/02/01/piping-ocean-water-save-great/

It would also increase pollution and require a lot of electricity.

Three new nautilus species described from the Coral Sea and South Pacific

https://phys.org/news/2023-02-nautilus-species-coral-sea-south.html

Nautiloids were once quite plentiful throughout the oceans, based upon the fossil record.

Help scientists identify rare marine species off Wales

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/wales-help-identify-marine-species/

Ocean lovers of all ages are being invited to dive into marine conservation and watch life under the waves in Wales – to help marine scientists understand the aquatic species that call the country’s coastline home.

Seychelles’ marine spatial plan in final stages of completion

http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/18023/Ocean+conservation+Seychelles+marine+spatial+plan+in+final+stages+of+completion

The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) is expected to be implemented this year, with the final works now being completed, according to a top official.

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