Ocean Conservation News – 09/20/2022
Europe moves to protect deep-sea sites in Atlantic from bottom fishing https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/europe-moves-to-protect-deep-sea-sites-in-atlantic-from-bottom-fishing/ The European…
The European Commission recently announced that it will protect 16,000 square kilometers (6,200 square miles) of the deep sea — known as “vulnerable marine ecosystems” — in EU waters in the northeast Atlantic Ocean by prohibiting bottom fishing in these areas.
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The Marine Mammal Center and The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory will host a virtual press conference and panel discussion to announce a collaboration to deploy Whale Safe.
The blueprint for a vast network of marine protected areas across the northern third of Canada’s West Coast is being unveiled after more than a decade of work.
Seven months on from February’s flood disaster, conservation group Ocean Crusaders is still cleaning up tonnes of debris from south-east Queensland riverbanks.
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Over the past decade, China has stepped up efforts in promoting the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature and has achieved remarkable results in preserving natural resources.
Europe moves to protect deep-sea sites in Atlantic from bottom fishing https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/europe-moves-to-protect-deep-sea-sites-in-atlantic-from-bottom-fishing/ The European…
Regulator approves first deep-sea mining test, surprising observers https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/regulator-approves-first-deep-sea-mining-test-surprising-observers/ The International Seabed Authority (ISA),…
Four marine conservation groups sign agreement to join forces https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/four-major-conservation-organizations-join-forces-in-signed-partnership For The Oceans Foundation,…
Conservation expedition is looking to learn about the maritime coast https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/we-all-want-a-healthy-ocean-conservation-expedition-winds-its-way-along-maritime-coast-1.6068674 A diverse crew…
“Mind-blowing” marine heat wave puts Mediterranean ecosystem at grave risk https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/mind-blowing-marine-heat-waves-put-mediterranean-ecosystems-at-grave-risk/ A recent study…
News Spotlight: Sea creatures could harbor the next generation of medications, but are they…
Seabed conservation project receives boost from Valeport https://www.envirotech-online.com/news/water-wastewater/9/valeport-water-ltd/seabed-conservation-project-receives-boost-from-valeport/58744 The largest seagrass restoration, education and…
Jason Momoa shaves hair to promote ocean protection, elimination of plastic bottles https://abc7ny.com/jason-momoa-instagram-long-hair-shaved-off-ocean-conservation-single-use-plastic-issue/12206142/ Jason…