Ocean Conservation News – 05/22/2024

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International court says states must protect oceans against climate change

An international tribunal under the auspices of the United Nations issued a first-of-its-kind ruling that finds countries are legally obligated to take all necessary actions to prevent marine pollution tied to greenhouse gas emissions. Read more here.

Turning the Tides: How latinos hold the solution to marine plastic pollution

Plastic pollution poses a threat to human health as it breaks down into smaller particles and makes its way into the food chain as microplastics. Read more here.

3D ocean assessments reveal that fisheries reach deep but marine protections remain shallow

The wave of new global conservation targets, the conclusion of the High Seas Treaty negotiations, and the expansion of extractive use into the deep sea call for a paradigm shift in ocean conservation. Read more here.

Report ranks 60+ ideas, including geoengineering, to save the Arctic

Given that the serious impacts of climate change are rapidly escalating, some scientists, backed up increasingly by governments, are looking into extreme measures such as geoengineering to slow the rate of change. Read more here.

Building climate resilience together with Alaska’s fishing communities

Fishing communities are resilient. They have the knowledge, skills, and experience to adapt to challenges, including those brought by changing climates. Read more here.

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