Ocean Conservation News – 06/08/2023
Carbon sequestration by whales make a minimal impact on climate change https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=33514 Despite some…
https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=33514
Despite some hope that this would be the case, a new study led by Griffith University and a team of global researchers has found the amount of potential carbon capture by whales is too little to meaningfully alter the course of climate change.
So far, 23 dead whales have been found from Maine to Florida in 2023, four more than in all of 2022. Twelve of them apparently died off New York and New Jersey, twice as many as in 2022.
Deutsche Bank is partnering with The Nature Conservancy in Asia Pacific to conserve marine biodiversity.
https://www.miragenews.com/race-to-protect-antarcticas-marine-life-as-1021511/
As Earth’s atmosphere continues to warm, biodiversity in the global ocean is increasingly at risk. Previous studies have shown the Southern Ocean has absorbed the vast majority of excess heat and emissions to slow the effects of climate change.
Australia’s government is providing greater protection to the Great Barrier Reef, announcing a AU$160m package to phase out commercial gill net fishing by 2027.
Carbon sequestration by whales make a minimal impact on climate change https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=33514 Despite some…
Humpback whale found in Raritan Bay revealed by scientists https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2023/06/06/humpback-whale-deaths-found-in-raritan-bay-washed-up-whales-new-jersey/70289790007/ The deceased humpback whale…
Israeli scientists in search of habitat for corals https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-05/Israeli-scientists-in-search-of-habitat-for-corals-1knXpIagKwE/index.html Coral reefs are one of…
Dolphin rescued off Kalymnos Island by Greek fisherman https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/04/dolphin-rescue-kalymnos-island-greek/ A dolphin trapped in fishing…
Byron bay waters critical for ocean health, need protection https://www.miragenews.com/byron-bay-waters-critical-for-ocean-health-need-1017822/ The waters off Byron…
More funding to protect marine life https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/05/25/more-funding-needed-to-protect-marine-life/ The federal government is setting up the…
Citizen scientists dive into ocean conservation https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/citizen-scientists-dive-ocean-conservation Travelers from all corners of the world…
Krill trawlers spotted fishing near whale pods in Antarctica https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/krill-trawlers-spotted-fishing-near-whale-pods-in-antarctica The Sea Shepherd environmental…
Bridging archaeology and marine conservation in the South Atlantic Ocean https://phys.org/news/2023-05-bridging-archaeology-marine-south-atlantic.html The marine ecosystems…
More than 5000 new species found in ‘pristine’ deep-sea wilderness https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/more-than-5000-new-species-found-in-pristine-deep-sea-wilderness-but-they-could-soon-be-wiped-out A new study…