Urchin harvesters tried to reduce protections for sea otters: Here’s why it didn’t work

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-urchin-harvesters-sea-otters-didnt.html

Despite recent efforts by sea urchin harvesters to reduce protections for southern sea otters under the Endangered Species Act, the species is still at risk, federal officials say.

Giving rise to diversity in marine science, by way of mentorship and research

https://news.ucsb.edu/in-focus/giving-rise-diversity-marine-science-way-mentorship-and-research

A lack of diversity in marine science limits our ability to develop creative, equitable solutions to pressing coastal problems.

New boat mooring system sees seagrass meadows bloom

https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/new-boat-mooring-system-sees-seagrass-meadows-bloom

Led by the Marine Conservation Society and the Ocean Conservation Trust, the initiative uses an ‘Advanced Mooring System’ which reduces the impact of anchors and dragging chains on the seafloor.

Unveiling new insights on ocean conservation

https://www.miragenews.com/unveiling-new-insights-on-ocean-protection-1101122/

A renowned marine scientist, who has led more than 40 expeditions to some of the last wild places in the ocean, will share insights that helped establish the protection of more than 6.5 million square kilometers of ocean at a public lecture at The University of Western Australia.

You are what you eat – and for orcas, that’s bad news

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/orcas-health-ocean-pollution-arctic

Killer whales have toxic chemicals in their bodies. A surprising new study shows that their diet seems to be the culprit.