Norton, who envisioned the center years before it was a reality, will step away from his leadership position March 1 and retire to pursue new career opportunities.
Conservation groups are “disappointed” at the Government’s decision to designate only three of the five suggested highly protected marine areas (HPMAs), scrapping plans for one in favour of the local fishing industry.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/981187
A new study of New Zealand blue whales’ vocalizations indicates the whales are present year-round in the South Taranaki Bight and their behavior is influenced by environmental conditions in the region.
Paying fishers in Indonesia to not catch sharks and rays could be a cost-effective way of conserving these species, a new study suggests.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/300-tonnes-minerals-cornwall-coast-sea-ocean-absorb-co2-k2p75ksch
The pioneering scheme by Planetary Technologies is designed to remove CO2 from the atmosphere by increasing the alkalinity of the water.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center founder retires after nearly 15 years https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/georgia-sea-turtle-center-founder-retires-after-nearly-15-years/article_62882c4b-a184-5738-bb0b-a916082985e8.html Norton, who envisioned…
Work in watershed aims to curb ocean pollution downstream https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2023/02/work-in-watershed-aims-to-curb-ocean-pollution-downstream/ A watershed management plan…
For Marine Species, hidden divisions abound https://hakaimagazine.com/news/for-marine-species-hidden-divisions-abound/ Ongoing research shows there’s more than just…
Climate change: Carbon absorbing underwater meadows planted https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64736863 Five million seagrass seeds will be…
How undersea cables may affect marine life https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230201-how-undersea-cables-may-affect-marine-life ens of thousands of miles of…
Sea turtle released back into the ocean after lung tear https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/16/video-sea-turtle-released-back-into-ocean-after-lung-tear/ A marine center…
Sea urchin harvest trial bring scientists, traditional owners and fishers together to help save…
Fishing communities create marine refugees to protect Chile’s biodiversity https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/fishing-communities-create-marine-refuges-to-protect-chiles-biodiversity/ In Chile’s Valparaíso region,…
Divers hope the new marine park will address ocean littering at Lucky Bay leafy…
Ambassador to run 14 sailings dedicated to ocean conservation https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/ambassador-to-run-14-itineraries-dedicated-to-ocean-conservation Ambassador Cruise Line has…