Ocean Conservation

Three generations of USF academics train to row across the Atlantic in support of Marine Conservation

https://www.usf.edu/news/2022/three-generations-of-usf-academics-train-to-row-across-atlantic.aspx

Integrative biology Professor Chantale Bégin is preparing for what is called “the world’s toughest row.”

Call to Earth Day returns to CNN, with Global Day of Action focused on Ocean Conservation

https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2022/10/20/call-to-earth-day-returns-to-cnn-with-global-day-of-action-focused-on-ocean-conservation/

CNN will once again use its platform to shine a light on the environmental emergencies facing our planet, as Call to Earth Day returns on Thursday November 3rd for a day of action.

Ocean protection around Hawaiian Islands

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20102022/oceans-ahi-tuna-papahanaumokuakea-marine-national-monument/
Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monuments expanded no-fishing zone benefits resident corals and lobsters, as well as mobile species of culturally and economically important large fish.

Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastics

https://www.miragenews.com/marine-experts-welcome-global-resolution-to-879337/

Recognising the impact of ocean plastic pollution on whales and other cetaceans, the IWC resolution commends negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

Scientists call for setting limits, possible moratorium on fishing in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/968534

This week, an international group of 10 scientists is calling for protective limits on fishing in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean.