Ocean Conservation

New fish species found in the Great Barrier Reef

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-fish-species-great-barrier-reef.html

Named the Lady Elliot Shrimp Goby, the previously unknown fish was found as part of a University of the Sunshine Coast-led project.

Marine management changes promote New Zealand’s deep sea coral conservation: Study

https://english.news.cn/20231010/b5edaa8bdbf8491f9d6ee8c2972b4c24/c.html

Changing the way of management of New Zealand’s oceans could save its biodiverse-rich, critically endangered deep-water coral, said a study published on Tuesday.

PH eyes legal framework for deep-sea mining

https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/10/09/23/ph-eyes-legal-framework-for-deep-sea-mining

The Philippines is preparing to craft its own legal framework for deep-sea mining in international waters.

Oregon Marine Reserves: Survey shows no drag on businesses’ bottom lines

https://www.thenewsguard.com/news/oregon-marine-reserves-survey-shows-no-drag-on-businesses-bottom-lines/article_5f2f5fe2-191b-5b96-8693-e0ea99b781ec.html

A new survey shows that coastal Oregon’s recreational industry joins more conventional, store-front businesses in believing the state’s Marine Reserves do not negatively impact their bottom lines.

Six South Island marine reserves unveiled

https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/six-south-island-marine-reserves-unveiled/

Six new marine reserves in the lower South Island – home to some of the country’s most endangered species – have been unveiled.

Ocean Conservation News – 10/10/2023

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