Ocean Conservation News – 06/21/2024

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Coral bleaching: What you need to know about ‘global threat to oceans’ impacting reefs

Coral bleaching has been gaining notoriety as one of the most severe threats to oceans globally. Experts worry 2024 could be the worst year yet with the fourth global coral bleaching event on record impacting reefs in at least 62 countries and territories worldwide. Read more here.

Oceana gears up for legal action against government over oil and gas licenses

A marine conservation charity is gearing up to take legal action against the government over the “severe threat” to marine life caused by it issuing North Sea oil and gas licences. Read more here.

Hong Kong scientists team up with Ocean Park to save rare horseshoe crabs using drones

Theme park’s conservation foundation marks International Horseshoe Crab Day with trial project to regularly monitor animals’ natural habitats. Read more here.

Aquaculture now produces more food than wild fishing

A recent report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights this shift and underscores the growing importance of sustainable aquaculture in meeting the world’s food needs. Read more here.

The octopus fisherman protecting Portugal’s largest reef

On one of Portugal’s most well-trodden coastlines, communities are working to preserve marine life and ensure vital food sources – such as octopus – are available long into the future. Read more here.

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