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Ocean Conservation News – 06/30/2023

by Camille Quintos
Diver in wetsuit and flippers in sea

Redfish grown at Mote Marine’s inland aquaculture farm being released inshore

https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/environment/2023-06-29/redfish-grown-at-mote-marines-inland-aquaculture-farm-being-released-inshore

The redfish are being released into Southwest Florida’s coastal waters to replenish the stock after red tides and cold snaps reduced their population.

US senators propose new fish labeling, enhanced ocean research and more economic tools

https://alaskapublic.org/2023/06/29/u-s-senators-propose-new-fish-labeling-enhanced-ocean-research-and-more-economic-tools/

A new bill introduced by Alaska’s U.S. senators would set up a new consumer-focused label for wild seafood. It’s among several bills eyed by Congress that could affect fishing in Alaska.

Cold stunned sea turtle released to ocean three months after being rescued

https://www.wwaytv3.com/cold-stunned-sea-turtle-released-to-ocean-three-months-after-being-rescued/

A sea turtle is back at home in the ocean more than three months after being admitted to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

In the United Arab Emirates, struggling sea turtles get a helping hand

https://apnews.com/article/climate-conservation-sea-turtles-united-arab-emirates-80ed196e2afbccec51f4b56c4c0a2311

The baby sea turtle flapped its flippers as it was lowered into the ocean, only to be pushed back ashore by the strong tide. It tried again, and this time it made it, swimming fast and deep into Persian Gulf waters lapping at a string of beachfront tourist resorts.

EU Fisheries ministers decline to cease destructive fishing practices

https://seanews.co.uk/maritime-events/eu-fisheries-ministers-decline-to-cease-destructive-fishing-practices/

In their response to the “Pact for Fisheries and Oceans” on June 26, European Fisheries Ministers opted not to embrace environmentally sustainable fishing methods.

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