2 Chinese white dolphins wash up dead on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, 31 such cases this year
Carcasses of newborn and adult found in Pui O, with Ocean Park Conservation Foundation to conduct autopsies. Read more here.
Indonesia and US seal $35M coral reef debt swap
The U.S.has agreed to forgive $35 million of Indonesian debt over the next nine years, the U.S. Treasury said on Monday, in return for the Southeast Asian country restoring and preserving coral reefs in what experts estimate is the world’s most biodiverse patch of ocean. Read more here.
Swimmers unite for conservation in Durban
The swim, which started at the Durban Beach Club, offers swimmers the option of distances ranging from the traditional Mile (or 1.6km),the 3.2km, 5km and 800m. Read more here.
Rescued and released short finned pilot whale “Haitang” in good condition, says experts
The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3 and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. Read more here.
Great British clean to take place in Brighton
The clean will start from 11am near the Palace Pier and will be followed by a panel discussion about the environment at Warp, a venue near Brighton Station. Read more here.