Ocean Conservation News – 04/26/2024

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Coral reef survey highlights urgency for ocean conservation

Permanent Secretary for Environment Dr. Sivendra Michael says the findings reveal a decline in coral health and fish ecosystems, as a direct result of ocean acidification and increasing temperatures. Read more here.

Taiwan science museum unveils new marine conservation center

Taichung’s National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) renewed its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) on Monday (April 22), agreeing to jointly open a Central Taiwan Marine Conservation Education Center. Read more here.

Marine park off Coron wins global conservation award

With the award, Siete Pecados Marine Park in northern Palawan joins Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and Apo Reef Natural Park as the third Blue Park in the Philippines. Tubbataha Reef was awarded in 2017 and Apo Reef in 2022. Read more here.

How AI is revolutionizing marine conservation

Driven by a childhood marked by war and environmental devastation, marine scientist Dyhia Belhabib developed an innovative technology to combat illegal fishing. Read more here.

Crown Prince Haakon joins One Ocean Expedition as goodwill ambassador

Supported by Kongsberg, one of the main partners, the ship will be equipped with the newest technology from Kongsberg Discovery, transforming the vessel into a floating training facility. Read more here.

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