Ocean Conservation

Humpback whale found in Raritan Bay revealed by scientists

https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2023/06/06/humpback-whale-deaths-found-in-raritan-bay-washed-up-whales-new-jersey/70289790007/

The deceased humpback whale that was found adrift in Raritan Bay last week was a 28-foot-long female who appears to have died from blunt and sharp force trauma consistent with a vessel strike, according to preliminary results from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Canadian geographic dives deep into ocean literacy

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-geographic-dives-deep-into-ocean-literacy-809331835.html

Today Canadian Geographic opened its summer exhibition entitled: “PRESSURE-James Cameron into the Abyss”, at its headquarters at 50 Sussex Drive.

Illegal fishing for fish meal widespread in Ecuador marine reserve

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/illegal-fishing-for-fish-meal-widespread-in-ecuador-marine-reserve/

Industrial fishing is prohibited in the coastal waters of the Cantagallo-Machalilla Marine Reserve in Ecuador’s Manabí province, which is home to numerous threatened species.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s annual run to celebrate ocean conservation

https://www.wptv.com/about-us/seen-on-5/loggerhead-marinelife-centers-annual-run-to-celebrate-ocean-conservation-sea-turtles

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting its 12th Annual Run 4 The Sea Race.

UC San Diego celebrates opening of the Ted and Jean Scripps marine conservation and technology facility

https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/uc-san-diego-celebrates-opening-ted-and-jean-scripps-marine-conservation-and-technology

New facility is dedicated to marine biodiversity and conservation research, discovery and education.

Ocean Conservation News – 06/07/2023

Humpback whale found in Raritan Bay revealed by scientists https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2023/06/06/humpback-whale-deaths-found-in-raritan-bay-washed-up-whales-new-jersey/70289790007/ The deceased humpback whale…

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Ocean Conservation News – 05/30/2023

Krill trawlers spotted fishing near whale pods in Antarctica https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/krill-trawlers-spotted-fishing-near-whale-pods-in-antarctica The Sea Shepherd environmental…

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Ocean Conservation News – 05/26/2023

More than 5000 new species found in ‘pristine’ deep-sea wilderness https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/more-than-5000-new-species-found-in-pristine-deep-sea-wilderness-but-they-could-soon-be-wiped-out A new study…

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