Ocean Conservation

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 of the South Atlantic Ocean have experienced a significant decline in recent decades due to overfishing and habitat degradation.

UCSD opening new marine conservation and technology facility at Scripps Oceanography

https://www.lajollalight.com/news/health-science/story/2023-05-28/ucsd-opens-new-marine-conservation-and-technology-facility-at-scripps-oceanography

The project, named after Ted and Jean Scripps with a donation from the Scripps family, includes laboratories, instruction space and a research aquarium.

Thousands of new creatures discovered in deep sea mining zone

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/thousands-of-new-creatures-discovered-in-deep-sea-mining-zone/

A new study found more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a mineral-rich area of seafloor that companies aim to mine for critical materials.

Blue whale washes up dead on Gwadar Beach in Pakistan

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/blue-whale-washes-up-dead-on-gwadar-beach-in-pakistan-1.96059636

Gwadar authorities plan to preserve the remains of the dead whale.

Students learn about ocean conservation at Kids Ocean Day

https://sdnews.com/students-learn-about-ocean-conservation-at-kids-ocean-day-in-mission-beach/

Kids Ocean Day, an inspiring event for youth that educates and engages elementary students in ocean conservation, took place yesterday and impacted the 1,000 participants with the beach cleanup and the extraordinary aerial art project.

Ocean Conservation News – 05/26/2023

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…

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Ocean Conservation News – 05/22/2023

Climate warming may expose species across the world to deadly temperatures: Study https://www.aninews.in/news/science/climate-warming-may-expose-species-across-the-world-to-deadly-temperatures-study20230522000714/ According…

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Ocean Conservation News – 05/17/2023

Light pollution from coastal cities can damage coral reefs https://www.leader-call.com/news/national/light-pollution-from-coastal-cities-can-damage-coral-reefs/article_63198c47-64e1-5965-a4ab-b494e40710cc.html Coral reefs suffer as…

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