Ocean Conservation News – 06/06/2023
Israeli scientists in search of habitat for corals https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-05/Israeli-scientists-in-search-of-habitat-for-corals-1knXpIagKwE/index.html Coral reefs are one of…
Coral reefs are one of the ecosystems with the most diverse biodiversity on earth, and is dubbed “tropical rain forest in the ocean”. However, as global warming intensifies, scientists predict that nearly 60% of the world’s corals will die out by 2030.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2315626/saudi-arabia
The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has been officially announced as a government member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
https://www.miragenews.com/pelagic-fungi-on-rise-crucial-for-ocean-1020245/
Fungi play a vital and previously neglected role in the complex tapestry of marine ecosystems, a study by Eva Breyer and Federico Baltar of the University of Vienna reveals.
Australia plans to triple the size of an ecologically important marine park and close off an area larger than Germany to fishing and mining, the government announced Monday, protecting millions of vulnerable seabirds and animals.
The federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, announced the $160m plan on Monday afternoon.
Israeli scientists in search of habitat for corals https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-05/Israeli-scientists-in-search-of-habitat-for-corals-1knXpIagKwE/index.html Coral reefs are one of…
Dolphin rescued off Kalymnos Island by Greek fisherman https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/04/dolphin-rescue-kalymnos-island-greek/ A dolphin trapped in fishing…
Byron bay waters critical for ocean health, need protection https://www.miragenews.com/byron-bay-waters-critical-for-ocean-health-need-1017822/ The waters off Byron…
More funding to protect marine life https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/05/25/more-funding-needed-to-protect-marine-life/ The federal government is setting up the…
Citizen scientists dive into ocean conservation https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/citizen-scientists-dive-ocean-conservation Travelers from all corners of the world…
Krill trawlers spotted fishing near whale pods in Antarctica https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/krill-trawlers-spotted-fishing-near-whale-pods-in-antarctica The Sea Shepherd environmental…
Bridging archaeology and marine conservation in the South Atlantic Ocean https://phys.org/news/2023-05-bridging-archaeology-marine-south-atlantic.html The marine ecosystems…
More than 5000 new species found in ‘pristine’ deep-sea wilderness https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/more-than-5000-new-species-found-in-pristine-deep-sea-wilderness-but-they-could-soon-be-wiped-out A new study…
Government urged to fund ocean clean up to remove plastic https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/government-urged-fund-ocean-clean-8465143 The debate received…
Turtle Up is a new non profit organization that aims on saving sea turtles…