Ocean Conservation

Humpback mother and calf spotted off coast of Southern Taiwan

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4854523

Monday’s sighting marks the 2nd mother-calf pair to be spotted near Hualien in less than two weeks.

Uruguay targets new marine protections – and offshore oil

https://dialogochino.net/en/extractive-industries/64683-uruguay-wants-to-increase-marine-protection-and-offshore-oil-mining/

Experts are perplexed that areas designated priorities for protection overlap with offshore oil concessions.

Highly protected marine areas can help tackle the ocean emergency

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/highly-protected-marine-areas-can-help-tackle-the-ocean-emergency-calum-duncan-408964

The health of the ocean, and particularly the seabed, is at the heart of sustaining communities reliant on wildlife tourism, fishing and aquaculture.

Canada sees ocean protection boost

https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/04/w31648940/canada-sees-ocean-protection-boost

Canada welcomed news that 15 First Nations peoples, as well as the national and provincial governments.

Tiffany and Co. foundation surpasses $100 million in grant making

https://wwd.com/sustainability/social-impact/tiffany-amp-co-foundation-surpasses-100-million-grant-making-1235602439/

Tiffany & Co.’s philanthropic arm has reached a giving milestone in its sustainability-minded mission.

Ocean Conservation News – 04/04/2023

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&section=US%20News Scientists say alarming…

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Ocean Conservation News – 03/29/2023

Microplastics in oceans increases as U.N signs Ocean treaty https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/microplastics-in-oceans-increase-as-u-n-signs-ocean-treaty/article_cebeb7fe-1175-52f1-a264-9d74e50686c0.html Researchers found that the…

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