Ocean Conservation News – 03/23/2023

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Australian fisheries set to be hit by climate change as IPCC report forecasts lower yields

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/australia-fisheries-yields-future-climate-change/102128362

Climate change is set to have a significant impact on Australia’s fisheries yields, with the industry putting plans in place to battle the expected drop.

MSC Foundation and IUCN partner to conserve coral reefs

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/03/msc-foundation-and-iucn-partner-to-conserve-coral-reefs/

The MSC Foundation and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced a new partnership focused on conserving and restoring threatened coral reefs.

Biden releases plan to harness Climate Action Plan

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/21/president-biden-ocean-climate-action-plan/11515889002/

President Joe Biden released a first-of-its-kind U.S. Ocean Climate Action Plan on Tuesday, which he said will “harness the tremendous power of the ocean to help in our fight against the climate crisis.

High Seas Treaty needs African support to work

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/589521-high-seas-treaty-needs-african-support-to-work.html

Africa already shows innovation and leadership in ocean conservation, and countries must now push for early ratification.

This World Water Day, a call for philanthropies to protect our water bodies

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/this-world-water-day-a-call-for-philanthropists-to-protect-our-water-bodies-11679493220120.html

Since the 1800s, anthropogenic-related GHG emissions have led to an increase in global temperatures which is beyond our oceans’ absorption capacity.

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