Ocean Conservation News – 06/26/2023
Record number of whales sighted along NSW coast during annual migration census https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-25/record-number-of-whales-sighted-during-annual-nsw-census/102521600 A…
A record number of whales have been sighted migrating up the New South Wales coast during the annual census.
https://www.ippmedia.com/en/news/us-and-tanzania-agree-combat-blast-fishing
The new development comes at the time when the two nations hatch initiatives to address effects of global warming and climate change.
The world is another step closer to protecting 30 percent of the ocean after the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty was adopted by the United Nations in New York.
A new study led by the SERC shows that limiting human activity in parts of the ocean can improve the health of marine environments as well as the well being of nearby coastal communities.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has purchased for protection 14 hectares of undisturbed coastal habitat, barrens and rocky coastline along a popular hiking trail near Halifax.
Record number of whales sighted along NSW coast during annual migration census https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-25/record-number-of-whales-sighted-during-annual-nsw-census/102521600 A…
Species recorded in Argentine Sea prompts concerns over planned oil exploration https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/23605902.species-recorded-argentine-sea-prompts-concerns-planned-oil-exploration/ Campaigners are…
Unprecedented marine heatwave underlines the urgency to clean up UK rivers and coasts https://phys.org/news/2023-06-unprecedented-marine-heatwave-underlines-urgency.html…
Wildlife agencies call for protecting marine species in Kenya https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Wildlife-Agencies-Call-for-Protecting-Marine-Species-in-Kenya-20230620-0005.html On Monday, three wildlife…
Dolphin rescued from Vadhavan Beach succumbs to injuries https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/indian-ocean-humpback-dolphin-dies-at-mumbai-rescue-centre-after-being-stranded-with-paralysed-fluke-and-large-lesions-101687201639480.html An Indian Ocean humpback dolphin…
Students learn about marine conservation at BUEI https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/education/article/20230616/students-learn-about-marine-conservation-at-buei/ Preschool and primary school students learnt…
Princess Lalla Hasnaa: Morocco is committed to ocean conservation in Africa https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/06/355948/princess-lalla-hasnaa-morocco-is-committed-to-ocean-conservation-in-africa Morocco has…
Two endangered sea turtles are not home at OdySea Aquarium https://ktar.com/story/5506896/two-endangered-sea-turtles-are-now-home-at-odysea-aquarium/ On Tuesday, two…
The biggest nature and climate stories you need to hear this week https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/carbon-emissions-hit-all-time-high-and-other-nature-and-climate-stories-you-need-to-read-this-week/ Top…
Fishing group vows to go it alone on sea management https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20230612/fishing-group-vows-to-go-it-alone-on-sea-management/ Fed-up fishermen have…