Ocean Conservation News – 08/31/2023
Record breaking sea turtle nesting observed in northern Palm Beach County https://www.warpnews.org/environment/record-breaking-sea-turtle-nesting-observed-in-northern-palm-beach-county/ Researchers are…
Researchers are celebrating a significant milestone in northern Palm Beach County. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach has documented a record-breaking number of sea turtle nests in the region.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/08/30/coastal-maine-puffins-baby-birds-audubon-society-photos
Atlantic puffins — clownish seabirds with colorful bills and waddling gaits — had their second consecutive rebound year for fledgling chicks after suffering a catastrophic 2021, said scientists who monitor the birds.
https://phys.org/news/2023-08-ocean-based-negative-emissions-technologies-framework.html
In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, RIFS researchers Lina Röschel and Barbara Neumann describe the challenges that these technologies present.
Scutellastra mexicana, the world’s largest limpet, is at risk of extinction and requires urgent conservation action, according to a group of researchers.
https://www.miragenews.com/exciting-new-mural-calls-to-people-to-protect-1074556/
The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled a commissioned mural from local artist InkHunter, that promotes ocean health as a priority for public awareness and action.
Record breaking sea turtle nesting observed in northern Palm Beach County https://www.warpnews.org/environment/record-breaking-sea-turtle-nesting-observed-in-northern-palm-beach-county/ Researchers are…
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Researchers successfully revive frozen corals in conservation breakthrough https://www.thegardenisland.com/2023/08/29/hawaii-news/its-alive-researchers-successfully-revive-frozen-corals-in-conservation-breakthrough/ In a first for conservation…
Lionfish solution involving lobster traps proposed https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20230828/lionfish-solution-involving-lobster-traps-proposed/ Lobster fishermen should be working with the…
New preservation methods safeguard reefs without ice https://www.miragenews.com/new-preservation-method-safeguards-reefs-1070825/ As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs…
Feds fine ship company $2 million for dumping oil and garbage into ocean off…
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Improving coastal resilience for Indigenous peoples in Fiji https://www.bhp.com/news/case-studies/2023/08/improving-coastal-resilience-for-indigenous-peoples-in-fiji Through its financial support for…
Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2023/08/five-australian-species-at-immediate-risk-of-extinction Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s vow…