Ocean Conservation News – 08/29/2023
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…
Lobster fishermen should be working with the Government to continue the fight against Bermuda’s invasive lionfish population.
https://www.nextavenue.org/the-marine-mammal-center-rescues-releases-animals/
One of Francisco Garcia Currielche’s favorite things about his volunteer job is clapping and cheering for the fur seals, sea lions and elephant seals as they are released back into the sea after regaining their health.
In a period of three days, around 20 turtle carcasses have bee found on the beach between Negombo and Kalutara on the western coast of Sri Lanka.
The Arctic, a polar region located in the far north of the Earth, has been the most affected by global climate change in recent years, resulting in rapid melting of ice and warming, as well as affecting wildlife, particularly the polar bear.
The carcass of a 1.5-meter long finless porpoise was found at the Central pier yesterday morning, marking the second dead porpoise found in three days.
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…
Coral reefs benefit from reduced land-sea impacts under ocean warming https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/265393/Coral-reefs-benefit-from-reduced-land-sea-impacts New research published…
Gabon restructures portion of debt to finance ocean protection https://northafricapost.com/70428-gabon-restructures-portion-of-debt-to-finance-ocean-protection.html Gabon has converted $163…
Chile moves forward with protections for the Humboldt Archipelago, a unique marine ecosystem https://oceana.org/press-releases/chile-moves-forward-with-protections-for-the-humboldt-archipelago-a-unique-marine-ecosystem/…