Why the world needs a deal to protect its oceans

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/20/why-the-world-needs-a-deal-to-protect-its-oceans

Talks in New York seek a treaty to safeguard the high seas, which support a huge range of biodiversity and provide oxygen that sustains life on Earth.

Australian philantrophy group commits A$240 to ocean conservation

https://carbon-pulse.com/194100/

An australian philanthropic organization has committed to help in safeguarding global ocean diversity

Fishing industry transparency is key for a thriving ocean

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/fishing-industry-transparency-is-key-for-a-thriving-ocean-commentary/

As fish populations decline in many regions, unscrupulous fishing fleet operators have turned to illegal fishing, human trafficking, slavery and other abuses to cut costs.

Protected UK seabeds subjected to 136,000 hrs of ‘industrial fishing’ last year

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/03/02/protected-uk-seabeds-subjected-to-136000-hours-of-industrial-fishing-last-year-oceana-reve

Sensitive marine ecosystems were subjected to over 136,000 hours of industrial fishing last year, according to Oceana’s scrutiny of UK waters.

New MSC officer training aiming to limit marine animal collisions

https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/new-msc-officer-training-aiming-to-limit-marine-animal-collisions-38750

MSC Cruises has unveiled a new training scheme for its deck officers aiming to lower ship collisions with ocean animals such as whales and dolphins.