Ocean Conservation News – 02/15/2023
Sperm whales forced to abandon historic coastal homes https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sperm-whales-forced-to-abandon-historic-coastal-homes/ A new groundbreaking study reveals…
https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sperm-whales-forced-to-abandon-historic-coastal-homes/
A new groundbreaking study reveals that sperm whales have been pushed into deeper waters by historic hunting.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/02/15/23/deep-sea-mining-noise-pollution-threatens-whales-study
Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate change.
Ottawa and First Nations in B.C. are looking to amplify oceans as the best way to turn the tide on the twin specters of biodiversity collapse and climate change, says federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joyce Murray.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/government-taken-court-over-raw-8146317
The High Court has given permission for a hearing against the Government’s Storm Overflows Discharges Reduction Plan.
The government cited bad practices in the industry as a reason for the ban, which has sparked concerns for the local economy.
Sperm whales forced to abandon historic coastal homes https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sperm-whales-forced-to-abandon-historic-coastal-homes/ A new groundbreaking study reveals…
Underwater noise is a threat to marine life https://phys.org/news/2023-01-underwater-noise-threat-marine-life.html Oceans are full of sound.…
Whale exploited in ‘cynical disinformation’ campaign against offshore wind power, advocates say https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/11/whale-deaths-and-windmills/11178432002/ A…
Canada declares a moratorium on deep sea mining at global ocean conservation summit https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/02/09/news/canada-declares-moratorium-deep-sea-mining-global-conservation-summit…
Manitoba’s chance to preserve and protect its Beluga Whale and other marine animals https://thenarwhal.ca/hudson-bay-beluga-protection/…
Canada funds $69.5M to protect oceans in developing countries https://www.miragenews.com/canada-funds-69-5m-to-protect-oceans-in-942084/ Around the world, healthy…
More whales are dying, marine conservation groups are concerned https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/tech/science/more-whales-are-dying-marine-conservation-groups-concerned/77-06a6d122-5fe3-4743-a180-0726f738f644 Since December, 18 large…
Four women, all marine scientists, plan to row 3000 miles across Atlantic Ocean https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/four-women-all-marine-scientists-plan-to-row-3-000-miles-across-atlantic-ocean…
Turtle project funding at center of controversy https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/02/03/2003793642 National Taiwan Ocean University is to…
As sea lice feast away on dwindling salmon, First Nations decide the fate of…