California battles to save sea mammal victims of red tide

https://english.news.cn/20230704/79ca3e924fe34f0d97707b7c3367e0f1/c.html

Vacationers visiting beaches of U.S. state of California this July Fourth weekend are likely to encounter an alarming sight: sick sea lions recovering on the sand.

Dauphin Island Sea Lab reopening renovated Alabama Aquarium

https://mynbc15.com/news/local/dauphin-island-sea-lab-reopening-renovated-alabama-aquarium

The renovations are complete, and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is excited to reopen the Alabama Aquarium on Monday, July 10, 2023. Doors will open once again after a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.

Plastic fantastic initiatives reducing waste across the globe

https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=33664

The book highlights 19 initiatives from 15 countries including Australia – including reusable menstrual products, thongs into artworks, and a recycling app to prevent waste ending up in landfill.

MCS hopes to break 20,000 turtle and jellyfish sightings in 2023

https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/mcs-hopes-to-break-20000-turtle-and-jellyfish-sightings-in-2023

With more than 18,000 sightings of jellyfish and turtles recorded so far, the Marine Conservation Society is aiming to reach 20,000 this summer to mark the 20th year of reports.

OSU researchers study local awareness of marine reserves and climate change impact

https://kcby.com/news/local/osu-researchers-study-local-awareness-of-marine-reserves-and-climate-change-impact

Oregon State University (OSU) researchers are visiting nearly two dozen coastal sites to find out what visitors know about Oregon’s Marine Reserves and whether their visits will help foster change in habits to curb climate change.