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Ocean Conservation News – 03/30/2023

by Camille Quintos
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Why sea creatures are washing up dead around the world

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/29/dead-sea-creatures-washing-up-climate-change/

Around the world, freshwater and marine creatures are dying in large numbers, leaving experts to puzzle over the cause.

West Coast MP wants Ottawa to ban plastic from causing a wave of pollution

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/03/29/news/west-coast-mp-wants-ottawa-ban-plastic-foam-causing-wave-pollution

The plastic, oil-based product is causing a wave of pollution in oceans and waters across the country, says B.C. NDP MP Rachel Blaney.

Why new rules are needed to stop microplastic pollution

https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/why-new-rules-needed-stop-microplastic-pollution/31324/

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our current era. It is estimated that around 400 million metric tons of plastic are created every year.

Research confirms risks of deep sea mining are greater than the rewards

https://cleantechnica.com/2023/03/28/research-confirms-risks-of-deep-sea-mining-are-greater-than-the-rewards/

Deep sea mining, carbon capture, and geoengineering. Three ideas that treat the symptoms but not the cause of global warming.

National Marine Fisheries Service sued for inadequate care of coral reefs

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2023-03-28/national-marine-fisheries-service-sued-for-inadequate-care-for-coral-reefs

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service for failure to protect 12 endangered coral species — seven of which are found near Pacific Islands.

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