Ocean Conservation

Scuba divers lend a hand in underwater clean-up

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/220561/scuba-divers-lend-a-hand-in-underwater-clean-up/

Underwater clean-up programmes should be organized to encourage more recreational divers to become marine torchbearers, said Sabah Diving Squad Club President Sim Fui.

Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK’s warming seas

https://theconversation.com/five-jellyfish-species-you-may-encounter-more-often-in-uks-warming-seas-212319

Warmer sea temperatures mean that jellyfish can now inhabit a wider range of habitats, with some species moving polewards into waters that were once too cold for them.

‘Small rock’ making big ocean conservation impact

https://www.conservation.org/blog/small-rock-making-big-ocean-conservation-impact

In recent years, the small South Pacific island nation of Niue has made ambitious commitments to protect its ocean. But as with many conservation efforts, commitments are only the first step. Implementing durable change invites new challenges entirely.

Antarctica’s shrinking sea ice hits a record low, alarming scient

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-26/antarctica-s-shrinking-sea-ice-hits-a-record-low-alarming-scientists#xj4y7vzkg

In the Antarctic, sea ice typically covers the largest expanse of ocean at some point in September.

Sustainable ocean project to empower 140,000 fishers in 292 landing beaches in Ghana

https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/09/25/sustainable-ocean-project-to-empower-140000-fishers-in-292-landing-beaches-in-ghana/

The NGOs include the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Hen Mpoano, Friends of the Nation, and Central and Western Fishmongers Improvement Association (CEWEFIA).

Ocean Conservation News – 09/25/2023

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Controversy behind Fukushima nuclear waste water discharge https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/asia/article/3235225/deep-dive-controversy-behind-fukushima-nuclear-waste-water-discharge-and-why-hong-kong-banning While the UN nuclear watchdog has…

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