Ocean Conservation News – 01/05/2023

Photo by Elianne Dipp from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-sharks-7905794/

Sharks received landmark protection to combat fin trade

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/sharks-received-landmark-protection-to-combat-fin-trade-but-the-culling-must-stop-commentary/

CITES CoP19 marked a historic win for shark conservation and the fight against the global trade in shark fins and meat, but an equally critical issue that must be tackled is shark culling.

Dozens of Florida manatees in rehab amid ongoing starvation

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/state/dozens-of-florida-manatees-in-rehab-amid-ongoing-starvation

More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution.

Scientists: Whales could capture carbon in oceans

https://www.miragenews.com/scientists-whales-could-capture-carbon-in-oceans-916995/

Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.

South Florida nonprofit helping save coral reefs by planting artificial mermaids

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/04/south-florida-nonprofit-helping-save-coral-reefs-by-planting-artificial-mermaids/

The goal is to also create these underwater sculpture parks closer to shore so that snorkelers can enjoy them too, and design structures that can also help with resiliency to protect against storm surge and coastal erosion.

U.S and Australia team up to explore and map the Pacific Ocean

https://www.hydro-international.com/content/news/u-s-and-australia-team-up-to-explore-and-map-pacific-ocean

The goal of the UN Decade is to bring together stakeholders from around the world to improve ocean health and to use science to improve sustainable development and conservation of the ocean.

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