Ocean Conservation

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 that addresses the land, gulches and gullies that run from the West Maui Mountains to Maalaea Bay received final approval this week to support the next steps in protecting and restoring water quality in the area.

Human wildlife conflicts rising worldwide with climate change

https://www.washington.edu/news/2023/02/27/hw-conflict-climate-change/

Research on the impacts of climate change often considers its effects on people separately from impacts on ecosystems.

Dead humpback whale floating in a shipping channel off NY-NJ coast, authorities say

https://www.stripes.com/branches/coast_guard/2023-02-27/dead-humpback-whale-nj-ny-9275485.html

A dead humpback whale was seen floating about 4 or 5 miles off the New York- New Jersey coastline Monday, federal officials confirmed.

‘Unusually high’ number of turtle standing in the UK and Ireland

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2023/february/unusually-high-number-turtle-strandings-uk-ireland.html

Turtle strandings around Britain and Ireland appear to be on the rise this winter.

Energy Conservation Program Saves $1.2M In Ocean County

https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/energy-conservation-program-saves-1-2m-in-ocean-county/

Innovative conservation measures has netted a savings of more than $1.2 million in the County.