Ocean Conservation News – 06/16/2023

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Princess Lalla Hasnaa: Morocco is committed to ocean conservation in Africa

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/06/355948/princess-lalla-hasnaa-morocco-is-committed-to-ocean-conservation-in-africa

Morocco has consolidated its position as a leading advocate for sustainable development and ocean conservation in Africa which widely affect the whole nation.

Holiday company pitches in to preserve UK coastlines for World Ocean Day

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/holiday-company-pitches-preserve-uk-8522610

Focus was on beach and land clean-ups, removing marine debris and raising awareness about the harmful effects of pollution.

Sea turtle nesting season on Dam neck annex

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3427961/sea-turtle-nesting-season-on-dam-neck-annex/

Sea turtle patrols are underway on Dam Neck Annex beach. In the Virginia Beach area, sea turtle nesting season runs from May 15 to August 31. Each morning, staff members from Naval Air Station Oceana’s natural resources department have been surveying the beach for evidence of a nesting site.

Sargassum seaweed poses threat to baby sea turtles’ journey to the ocean

https://cbs12.com/news/local/sargassum-a-nutrient-and-a-danger-to-baby-sea-turtles-loggerhead-marinelife-center-june-14-2023

Some researchers are concerned the increase in sargassum on our shores this summer will make it harder for the hatchlings to get to the ocean safely.

$25M initiative to restore health of Hawaii’s coral reefs

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/06/14/hawaii-news/25m-initiative-to-restore-health-of-hawaiis-coral-reefs/

For 30 years Greg Asner used high-tech satellite, airborne and field technology to measure the scope of land and reef problems in Hawaii.

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