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Ocean Conservation News – 07/17/2023

by Camille Quintos
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Time is running out for Britain’s orcas- and we have ourselves to blame

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/16/mystery-britain-west-coast-orcas/

They have hit the headlines for scuffles with sailboats, but for dedicated fans in Britain, these rock stars of the sea remain elusive.

Indian sharks: Why India must prioritize shark awareness to enable conservation efforts

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/environment/indian-sharks-why-india-must-prioritize-shark-awareness-to-enable-conservation-10962841.html

Rampant fishing, together with climate change and ocean pollution, resulted in their numbers declining by 63 percent in the Indo-Pacific region as of 2020. Today, the largest living fish in the world is inching towards extinction.

Devastation on Isle of Lewis as 45 pilot whales die on beach after stranding as desperate attempt launched to save them

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/devastation-isle-lewis-45-pilot-30478619

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) team are spearheading attempts to save the remaining ten pilot whales who have washed up on a beach in the Outer Hebrides.

UN urges reduction of human-caused ocean noise

https://www.eco-business.com/news/un-urges-reduction-of-human-caused-ocean-noise/

A new report published by the UN’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) outlines possible solutions to human-caused ocean noise that impacts marine life.

Tag team effort brings tech to aid leatherback turtle conservation

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/tag-team-effort-brings-tech-to-aid-leatherback-turtle-conservation/

In Puerto Rico, scientists and conservationists are deploying drones and satellite tags to gather data about leatherback sea turtles.

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