Ocean Conservation News – 06/02/2023
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…
https://www.miragenews.com/byron-bay-waters-critical-for-ocean-health-need-1017822/
The waters off Byron Bay have been added to an international list of unique areas critical to the health of our oceans that need more protection known as Hope Spots.
Marine protected area (MPA) status doesn’t guarantee that conservation efforts are effective, according to new research that looks at the de facto situation of preserved areas around the world.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-65763744
The Protect Our Beds campaign uses a navigational app to show areas of eelgrass to avoid while anchoring.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-01/deep-sea-submarine-explores-depths-of-indian-ocean/102417470
Scientists are delighted with the diversity of species observed deep in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia.
Analyzing the breadth of current world-wide data on marine fish changes in recent years, researchers from the University of Glasgow have revealed how fish populations across the Earth’s oceans are responding to rising sea temperatures.
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…
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…