Ocean Conservation

Advanced genomic approaches hold promise for marine conservation

https://phys.org/news/2022-10-advanced-genomic-approaches-marine.html

Genetic and genomic technologies have tremendous potential for protecting marine life but are currently being underutilized.

Arctic Ocean was found to be a biological “treasure trove”

https://www.earth.com/news/arctic-ocean-found-to-be-a-biological-treasure-trove/

A new project will identify unique species and assess their extinction risk.

Heat sensing drone cameras spy threats to sea turtle nests

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/heat-sensing-drone-cameras-spy-threats-to-sea-turtle-nests/

Researchers used heat-detecting cameras mounted on drones to monitor sea turtle nesting on a beach in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

Shallow water mining isn’t the eco alternative to deep sea mining, study says


https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/shallow-water-mining-isnt-the-eco-alternative-to-deep-sea-mining-study-says/

Mining in the shallow waters of the continental shelf is seen as more sustainable than deep-sea mining, but goes against global goals on sustainability and conservation, a new study says.

Trapping zone: Mystery canteen for Maldives sharks

https://divernet.com/scuba-news/trapping-zone-mystery-canteen-for-maldives-sharks/

Scientists on the recently completed Nekton Maldives Mission believe they have discovered a previously undescribed ecosystem at a depth of 500m.

Ocean Conservation News – 10/07/2022

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Polygon partners with ocean conservation NGO to advance ocean literacy https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/09/20/northeastern-wins-court-decision-in-plan-to-expand-marine-science-center-on-its-nahant-property/ Participants can explore…

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