Ocean Conservation News – 07/25/2023
Human-induced climate change turns more than half the ocean green https://theticker.org/11593/science/human-induced-climate-change-turns-more-than-half-the-ocean-green/ A new study…
A new study published in Nature found that 56% of the global surface ocean, mainly near the equator, has shifted in color in the past two decades. The study found that the blue ocean water has been turning greener in recent years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv21v1kzlxzo
Staff at the National Marine Aquarium are celebrating the attraction’s 25th anniversary.
The new exhibit highlights the need to reduce plastic waste and protect our oceans. It also applies to the Plastic Free July movement and serves as a reminder of the impact of single-use plastics on marine life.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/residents-must-have-a-voice-in-ocean-conservation.html
Today, people in another part of the world are also facing the threat of displacement. Thousands of villagers who live along the banks of Mozambique’s Zambezi River and depend on the waterway for their livelihood could be forced from their lands if a $4.2 billion mega dam project goes forward in their community.
South Africa’s picturesque east and west coasts are once again witnessing the much-anticipated arrival of the annual whale migration from Antarctica.
Human-induced climate change turns more than half the ocean green https://theticker.org/11593/science/human-induced-climate-change-turns-more-than-half-the-ocean-green/ A new study…
Melted plastic rocks cause environmental risks to coastal areas, beaches due to harmful pollutants…
Volunteers join underwater clean up mission https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/21/volunteers-join-underwater-clean-up-mission Braving strong winds and choppy seas, the…
Divers collect 105 kg of trash, rescue batfish in KK waters https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/20/divers-collect-105kg-of-trash-rescue-batfish-in-kk-waters Thirty-six volunteer…
New study reveals seaweed’s hidden climate benefits https://www.conservation.org/blog/new-study-reveals-seaweed-s-hidden-climate-benefits A study by researchers at Conservation…
Baby sea turtles found stranded on Anna Maria Island https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/sea-turtles-stranded-hole-anna-maria-island/67-3748f392-d400-442e-99ee-2bb871c0f2cf On Sunday morning, a…
Time is running out for Britain’s orcas- and we have ourselves to blame https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/16/mystery-britain-west-coast-orcas/…
Warmer ocean temperatures increase risk of salmon bycatch in Pacific Hake fishery https://phys.org/news/2023-07-warmer-ocean-temperatures-salmon-bycatch.html Rates…
Plastic pollution on coral reefs increases with depth and mostly comes from fishing activities,…
Animal rights group claims Palm Beach isn’t protecting sea turtles https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/palm-beach/animal-rights-group-claims-palm-beach-isnt-protecting-sea-turtles The animal rights…