Ocean Conservation News – 11/15/2023
Australia’s sea dumping legislation: What is it and what does it mean for the…
Greens and David Pocock accused the government of doing the bidding of fossil fuel companies to allow new and expanded polluting projects.
Dominica announced the world’s first sperm whale reserve, with the goal of protecting the vulnerable species and boosting the region’s eco-tourism.
From Monday 6 to Saturday 11 November, 15 artists painted murals that celebrate the beauty and importance of the ocean in areas like Sea Point, Gardens, Foreshore, Salt River, Newlands, Muizenberg, and Kalk Bay.
https://stpetecatalyst.com/ocean-conservation-is-focus-of-clearwater-art-exhibit/
A unique exhibit focusing on marine life and conservation has taken over the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s fourth floor. ArtSea Conservation consists of paintings, sculptures and installations.
A new association has been formed to support the alternative seafood industry called Future Ocean Foods. The group aims to promote food security, human health, environmental stability and ocean conservation.
Australia’s sea dumping legislation: What is it and what does it mean for the…
Climate change delaying Blue Whale migration: Experts https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20231113/74faa846682341ed95fffbc70 7a1cd23/c.html Karen Edyvane, a marine biologist…
Loggerhead sea turtle with a special swim vest finds a new home in Dallas…
Sharks might be ferocious predators, but they’re no match to warming oceans, study https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/08/climate-change-effects-threaten-sharks-studies-find/71478416007/…
Stanford researchers propose string of small marine sanctuaries to combat climate change https://abc7news.com/climate-change-species-migration-marine-sanctuaries-stanford-researchers/14009409/ The…
Experiment shows biological interactions of microplastics in watery environment https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2023/Q4/experiment-shows-biological-interactions-of-microplastics-in-watery-environment.html Scientists have learned over…
32% increase in Jellyfish sightings recorded by Marine Conservation Society https://afloat.ie/marine-environment/marine-wildlife/item/61121-32-per-cent-increase-in-jellyfish-sightings-recorded-by-marine-conservation-society Barrel jellyfish were…
Outer Banks beaches saw a busy sea turtle nesting season https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/11/04/good-news-outer-banks-beaches-saw-a-busy-sea-turtle-nesting-season/ The three groups…
Ocean warming has doubled in the last decade https://www.earth.com/news/ocean-warming-has-nearly-doubled-in-the-last-decade/ Researchers at the University of…
Bering Sea Fish bounty brings help, headaches for trawlers https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/bering-sea-fish-bounty-brings-help-headaches-for-trawlers/ This gives them a…