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New tool developed to monitor health of marine ecosystems

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221114190632.htm

Scientists have developed a new science-based indicator to assess the state of health of the oceans — and the possible risk of extinction of their species.

Largest manta ray population is thriving off the coast of Ecuador, new research shows

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221114190614.htm

Scientists have identified off the coast of Ecuador a distinct population of oceanic manta rays that is more than 10 times larger than any other known subpopulation of the species.

New blue carbon institute to be launched in Singapore

https://asianews.network/new-blue-carbon-institute-to-be-launched-in-singapore/

Key tools will be developed to create methodologies for establishing carbon credits, where each credit will represent one tonne of carbon emissions.

Gabon: Why Gabon is a model of Environmental Conservation

https://allafrica.com/stories/202211150005.html

Gabon is considered a global leader in climate action–probably the most carbon-positive country in the world.

How Mitsubishi vacuumed up tuna from a rogue Chinese fishing fleet

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/how-mitsubishi-vacuumed-up-tuna-from-a-rogue-chinese-fishing-fleet/

Last week, Mongabay revealed a massive illegal shark finning operation across the fleet of a major Chinese tuna fishing firm.