Ocean Conservatio News – 05/23/2023
The threats of lionfish on the Gulf of Mexico https://www.wuwf.org/local-news/2023-05-22/the-threats-of-lionfish-on-the-gulf-of-mexico Over the years, lionfish have…
https://www.wuwf.org/local-news/2023-05-22/the-threats-of-lionfish-on-the-gulf-of-mexico
Over the years, lionfishhave become a growing concern along the Gulf of Mexico. Indigenous to coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, lionfish are an invasive species in the region that prey on native fish.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso has announced a world-record debt-for-nature swap that will benefit the marine area surrounding the Galapagos Islands.
https://www.ft.com/content/5b3cc3a1-0c42-4679-81ca-be0ca7f448d1
Washington has cracked down on Beijing;s vessels over illegal fishing and ‘grey zone operations’ in South China Sea.
Killer whales, or orcas, are similar to humans in a lot of ways.
https://www.earth.com/news/seaweed-can-mislead-scientists-about-reef-health/
For decades, scientists have relied on the amount of seaweedat the ocean’s surface as an indicator for estimating the health of the coral reefs below.
The threats of lionfish on the Gulf of Mexico https://www.wuwf.org/local-news/2023-05-22/the-threats-of-lionfish-on-the-gulf-of-mexico Over the years, lionfish have…
Climate warming may expose species across the world to deadly temperatures: Study https://www.aninews.in/news/science/climate-warming-may-expose-species-across-the-world-to-deadly-temperatures-study20230522000714/ According…
Campaigners warn sewage dumped in Scottish seas for 113,000 hours last year https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/local/news/scotland-sewage-seas-figures/ It’s…
No, whales are not dying from wind turbines- despite what the right wants you…
Light pollution from coastal cities can damage coral reefs https://www.leader-call.com/news/national/light-pollution-from-coastal-cities-can-damage-coral-reefs/article_63198c47-64e1-5965-a4ab-b494e40710cc.html Coral reefs suffer as…
A huge ocean restoration project was unveiled for Dubai https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/travel/dubai-reefs-ocean-restoration-project-unveiled Dubai is known for…
Public asked to help track rare bottlenose dolphin pod https://www.miragenews.com/public-asked-to-help-track-rare-bottlenose-1005130/ Researchers are calling for…
Sea turtle nesting season, challenges facing sea turtles as nesting season in NC https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/sea-turtle-nesting-season-starts-amid-challenges-on-and-off-the-beach/70182883007/…
Australia’s marine environment requires more funding after decade of neglect https://www.miragenews.com/australias-marine-environment-requires-more-1003880/ The Albanese government…
Philippines aid worker fights plastic tide to protect island https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-aid-worker-fights-plastic-tide-to-protect-island/ Wala Usik (“nothing wasted”)…