Ocean Conservation News – 05/15/2023

Public asked to help track rare bottlenose dolphin pod

https://www.miragenews.com/public-asked-to-help-track-rare-bottlenose-1005130/

Researchers are calling for sailors, nature watchers, fishers and other boat operators to help them monitor the UK’s smallest population of coastal bottlenose dolphins.

Amendment increases penalties for ocean pollution

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/05/13/2003799706

Under the amendment, people who release waste into the ocean or an adjoining natural reserve, geopark, national park, wildlife conservation area or significant wildlife habitat would face up to five years in prison and more.

Endangered seagrass in Cornwall in natural England animation

https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23515366.endangered-seagrass-cornwall-natural-england-animation/

THE Eden Project has teamed up with Natural England to create an animated film that increases seagrass awareness, showcases the UK-based ReMEDIES restoration project and offers practical tips about how we can all make a difference.

Whales crucial part of ocean’s health

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sperm-whales-ocean-health-dominica-60-minutes-2023-05-14/

National Geographic Explorer-In-Residence Enric Sala explained. The whale poop is full of nutrients, which fertilize the shallow waters.

Seabirds conservation mostly works, comprehensive new data set shows

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/seabird-conservation-mostly-works-comprehensive-new-data-set-shows/

Researchers compiled a data set of seabird restoration projects, including those that used translocation and social attraction, from around the world.

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