Ocean Conservation News – 02/15/2023

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Sperm whales forced to abandon historic coastal homes

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sperm-whales-forced-to-abandon-historic-coastal-homes/

A new groundbreaking study reveals that sperm whales have been pushed into deeper waters by historic hunting.

Deep sea mining noise pollution threatens whales: study

https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/02/15/23/deep-sea-mining-noise-pollution-threatens-whales-study

Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate change.

Feds and First Nations gearing to host global ocean conservation summit

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/01/19/news/feds-first-nations-host-global-ocean-conservation-summit

Ottawa and First Nations in B.C. are looking to amplify oceans as the best way to turn the tide on the twin specters of biodiversity collapse and climate change, says federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joyce Murray.

Government taken to court over raw sewage pollution in our seas

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/government-taken-court-over-raw-8146317

The High Court has given permission for a hearing against the Government’s Storm Overflows Discharges Reduction Plan.

Mexico bans Great White Shark elated tourism on Guadalupe Island

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mexico-bans-great-white-shark-related-tourism-on-guadalupe-island-180981616/

The government cited bad practices in the industry as a reason for the ban, which has sparked concerns for the local economy.

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