Ocean Conservation News – 04/11/2023
Shark warning signs removed from Kewalo Basin https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/04/10/breaking-news/shark-warning-signs-removed-from-kewalo-basin/ Honolulu Ocean Safety removed shark warning…
Honolulu Ocean Safety removed shark warning signs at Kewalo Basin Park this afternoon after giving the all clear.
https://www.vox.com/science/2023/4/10/23672443/high-seas-treaty-bbnj-marine-protected-areas
A new global treaty to conserve the high seas is a giant win for the ocean and its most dazzling creatures.
The New England Aquarium has long been a source of research on marine animals and ocean conservation. With its new BalanceBlue Lab, the aquarium aims to take that foundation of knowledge and support innovation in areas like fishing, farming, offshore wind and coastal resiliency.
https://allafrica.com/stories/202304110057.html
Treaty obligates States to adopt ocean conservation measures with fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
A Native American tribe in Arizona reached a deal Thursday with the U.S. government not to use some of its Colorado River water rights in return for $150 million and funding for a pipeline project.
Shark warning signs removed from Kewalo Basin https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/04/10/breaking-news/shark-warning-signs-removed-from-kewalo-basin/ Honolulu Ocean Safety removed shark warning…
Ocean fish farm proposed off Newburyport’s coast https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/ocean-fish-farm-proposed-off-newburyports-coast/article_d40fb13f-2abc-5a36-b4b8-7e1d2b197086.html A New Hampshire group wants to…
Sharks and rays belong on Australia’s protected species list https://www.weavenews.org/stories/2023/4/7/sharks-and-rays-belong-on-australias-protected-species-lists The Australian government has…
Scientists use NASA satellite data to determine Belize coral reef risk https://climate.nasa.gov/news/3261/scientists-use-nasa-satellite-data-to-determine-belize-coral-reef-risk/ Belize’s barrier…
Warming Arctic draws marine predators northwards https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/04/230404114121.htm Marine predators have expanded their ranges into…
Humpback mother and calf spotted off coast of Southern Taiwan https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4854523 Monday’s sighting marks…
California Salmon stocks are crashing: A fishing ban looks certain https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/03/climate/salmon-fishery-closed-california.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=US%20News Scientists say alarming…
Video captures endangered right whale mother and her calf off U.S east coast https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/video-captures-endangered-right-whale-mother-and-her-calf-off-u-s-east-coast-1.6339568…
The Great Southern Reef is in more trouble than the Great Barrier Reef https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2023/03/the-great-southern-reef-is-in-more-trouble-than-the-great-barrier-reef/…
Why sea creatures are washing up dead around the world https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/29/dead-sea-creatures-washing-up-climate-change/ Around the world,…