Ocean Conservation News – 06/01/2023
More funding to protect marine life https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/05/25/more-funding-needed-to-protect-marine-life/ The federal government is setting up the…
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/05/25/more-funding-needed-to-protect-marine-life/
The federal government is setting up the framework for better environmental protection, but it’s not enough, according to the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
https://www.miragenews.com/australias-coral-reefs-in-hot-water-despite-50-1016628/
https://wwwThe Australian Museum 2023 Talbot Oration: Coral Reefs in Hot Water Celebrating 50 years of the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station
With regards to the plastic pollution, he notes that there is some incredible work being done to limit the flow of plastic into the ocean, but plenty is still getting through.
https://ittn.ie/travel-news/msc-cruises-announces-environmental-awareness-partnership/
MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation have announced an innovative partnership with NatureMetrics, the pioneering nature intelligence and environmental DNA specialists.
https://asianews.network/return-of-sea-sand-exports-sparks-controversy-in-indonesia/
While miners welcomed the decision, environmentalists have slammed the policy, warning that it will lead to an increase in sand extraction, which they say will be detrimental to coastal dwellers dependent on ocean ecosystems.
More funding to protect marine life https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/05/25/more-funding-needed-to-protect-marine-life/ The federal government is setting up the…
Citizen scientists dive into ocean conservation https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/citizen-scientists-dive-ocean-conservation Travelers from all corners of the world…
Krill trawlers spotted fishing near whale pods in Antarctica https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/krill-trawlers-spotted-fishing-near-whale-pods-in-antarctica The Sea Shepherd environmental…
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…
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…
Government urged to fund ocean clean up to remove plastic https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/government-urged-fund-ocean-clean-8465143 The debate received…
Turtle Up is a new non profit organization that aims on saving sea turtles…
The threats of lionfish on the Gulf of Mexico https://www.wuwf.org/local-news/2023-05-22/the-threats-of-lionfish-on-the-gulf-of-mexico Over the years, lionfish have…
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…
Campaigners warn sewage dumped in Scottish seas for 113,000 hours last year https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/local/news/scotland-sewage-seas-figures/ It’s…