Ocean Conservation

Loggerhead sea turtle with a special swim vest finds a new home in Dallas

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/loggerhead-sea-turtle-with-a-special-swim-vest-finds-a-new-home-in-dallas/3383441/

The injured sea turtle is unable to be released back into the wild and will now call the Dallas Children’s Aquarium home.

Call for joint efforts to raise awareness about ocean issue in Bangladesh

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/environment/call-for-joint-efforts-to-raise-awareness-about-ocean-issues-in-bangladesh

Speakers at the launching ceremony of the International SeaKeepers Society’s Bangladesh chapter have laid emphasis on joint efforts to raise awareness about ocean issues and support the cause to protect and preserve the sea in Bangladesh.

Indigenous tribe works to establish marine sanctuary along California coastline

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/indigenous-tribe-works-to-establish-marine-sanctuary-along-california-coastline/

The tribe is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and are just months away from clinching that federal designation, which will dub the area the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Marine research collaboration promises blue economy boost

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20231107101339270

Sri Lanka’s renewed focus on marine research and collaboration with international partners is a promising step towards harnessing the potential of the nation’s rich maritime resources and bolstering the blue economy, according to Rear Admiral YN Jayarathna (retired), former chief of staff and chief hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Threatened sharks and rays caught off Cyprus

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231106134839.htm

Sharks and rays from threatened species are being caught off northern Cyprus, according to a new study by scientists who are working with local authorities and fishers to protect the animals.

Ocean Conservation News – 11/08/2023

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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…

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Ocean Conservation News – 11/07/2023

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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…

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