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Ocean Conservation News – 04/10/2023

by Camille Quintos
Stingray near School of Fishes

Sharks and rays belong on Australia’s protected species list

https://www.weavenews.org/stories/2023/4/7/sharks-and-rays-belong-on-australias-protected-species-lists

The Australian government has incorporated marine life into its Threatened Species Action Plan for the first time ever, but experts warn that the government’s failure to address marine species and aquatic predators, such as rays and sharks, could threaten the entire ecosystem.

Whales help store carbon, Scientists are trying to figure out just how much

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/09/world/science-health-world/whales-carbon-storage-how-much/

Some of the most awe-inspiring animals on Earth, whales have loomed large in culture and as a symbol of natural conservation.

Endangered turtle hatchlings released on country

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/endangered-turtle-hatchlings-released-on-country

NPWS Team Leader Conservation, Doug Beckers, said the decision was made to relocate the 80 day-old eggs from the nest when sand temperatures dipped critically low.

Blackpool looking for budding marine expert for exciting role

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23443417.sea-life-blackpool-looking-budding-marine-expert-exciting-role/

Budding marine experts are being given the chance to become SEA LIFE Blackpool’s first-ever Rockpool Ranger.

Uruguay targets new marine protections and offshore oil

https://dialogochino.net/en/article/64683-uruguay-wants-to-increase-marine-protection-and-offshore-oil-mining/

Experts are perplexed that areas designated priorities for protection overlap with offshore oil concessions.

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