Ocean Conservation

Whales and dolphins in American waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, US study says

https://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/fishing_industry_news/whales-and-dolphins-in-american-waters-are-losing-food-and-habitat-to-climate-change-us/article_33214da3-58d4-5af8-aeaa-bc959f43ea76.html

A first-of-its-kind assessment says whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from the warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice associated with climate change.

Climate change challenges marine conservation efforts in Atlantic Canada

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-climate-marine-efforts-atlantic-canada.html

This summer alone, 23 percent of the world’s oceans experienced a heat wave, corresponding to an area roughly equivalent to the entire Atlantic Ocean.

Tanzania banks on youth in environmental conservation drive

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-banks-on-youths-in-environmental-conservation-drive-4394106

The government is banking on the youth in the implementation of its environmental conservation initiatives.

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

https://www.currypilot.com/news/oregon-marine-reserves-survey-shows-no-drag-on-businesses-bottom-lines/article_c97c2661-eff8-56e8-a25a-584fd90a4cd1.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.

Study: Over 70% of marine mammals in American waters are vulnerable to climate change threats

https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/10/06/right-whales-dolphins-climate-change

Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment.