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Ocean Conservation News – 02/14/2023

by Camille Quintos
Scuba Diver Snorkeling Underwater on Coral Reef

Underwater noise is a threat to marine life

https://phys.org/news/2023-01-underwater-noise-threat-marine-life.html

Oceans are full of sound. Waves, earthquakes and calving icebergs all contribute to the underwater soundscape. But so do human activities, and this can be a problem for marine life as it can seriously affect their physiology, behavior, reproduction and even survival.

Re-carbonizing the sea: Scientists to start testing a big ocean carbon idea

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/re-carbonizing-the-sea-scientists-to-start-testing-a-big-ocean-carbon-idea/

Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) involves releasing certain minerals into the ocean, sparking a chemical reaction that enables the seawater to trap more CO₂ from the air and mitigating, albeit temporarily, ocean acidification.

Twelve year old boy Toby donates almost $4000 to ocean conservation

https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/twelve-year-old-toby-donates-almost-4000-to-dolphin-conservation

TWELVE-year-old Toby Mitchell presented a cheque to Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour this January during his latest visit to the park, having been captivated by the work of the Dolphin Marine Rescue team from a very young age.

Apps help the public monitor marine wildlife

https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-south-today/app-helps-public-monitor-marine-wildlife

The public is being asked to help keep an eye on New Zealand’s marine wildlife through a new smartphone app.

Torbay sea swimmers warned after seal bite

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-64624651

Signs have been placed at Fishcombe Cove in Torbay after the incident on Saturday.

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