Ocean Conservation News – 04/18/2023

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World ocean surface temperature reaches new record high

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1755887/world-ocean-surface-temperature-reaches-new-record-high

As countries continue to find ways to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change, new data showed that the world’s ocean surface temperature has hit a new record-high.

Three ways to put people at the center of of ocean conservation in Indonesia

https://phys.org/news/2023-04-ways-people-center-ocean-ecosystem.html

As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia has taken steps to protect its marine resources. More than 23.14 million hectares are covered as marine protected areas (MPAs).

Large seagrass bed discovered in Cornish Bay

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-65279651

The nearly 360 hectare (900 acres) seagrass bed was discovered using acoustic surveys, which identify areas of the sea acting as highly effective carbon stores.

Challenge calls for innovative solutions to protect Western Indian Ocean

https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/challenge-calls-for-innovative-solutions-to-protect-western-indian-ocean-xc2siphn

Do you have an innovative solution to protect and restore marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean region? If so, the ‘Great Blue Wall Challenge’ calls on you to submit your solution to UpLink, the open-innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.

Sea the 21 foot shark that might be the largest great white shark on record

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/see-the-21-foot-shark-that-might-be-the-largest-great-white-shark-on-record/ar-AA19X3po?li=BBnbfcL

Great white sharks were thought to live 20-30 years, but now scientists think their lifespans are much longer – up to 70 years.

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