California’s network of marine protected areas must be strengthened and expanded
During December 2022, California is holding its first 10-year review of its marine protected areas network, to be used to inform the network’s future.
Plastic pellet pollution can end through coordinated efforts, report shows
Tiny plastic pellets called nurdles are a major source of global pollution, littering waterways, harming ecosystems and threatening marine life.
Canada takes steps to preserve marine biodiversity
https://www.miragenews.com/canada-takes-steps-to-preserve-marine-918297/
From feeding our families and supporting important industries, to housing diverse species, habitats and ecosystems, our oceans connect us all.
New research centre to accelerate ocean conservation
https://www.minderoo.org/oceanomics/news/new-research-centre-to-accelerate-ocean-conservation/
The Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at The University of Western Australia brings together the latest advances in DNA sequencing and analysis of environmental DNA’ or ‘eDNA’.
US poised to ban shark fin trade
https://apnews.com/article/biden-business-china-asia-sharks-e3ae874e35a82e4766302616f63c1cef
The U.S. is poised to ban the lucrative trade in shark fins, a move conservationists hope will help protect millions of sharks that are butchered every year to satisfy demand in China and other parts of Asia.
