Ocean Conservation News – 07/26/2023

Artificial nests could give endangered birds a home near offshore wind farm

https://news.yahoo.com/artificial-nests-could-endangered-birds-200000735.html

A major offshore wind farm provider has just completed the construction of three massive artificial nesting structures (ANS) along England’s East Coast. The trio of massive bird houses is part of an agreement to protect a local, endangered seabird—the black-legged kittiwake gull.

Research challenges assumptions on North Australian gulf currents

https://www.miragenews.com/research-challenges-assumptions-on-north-1052985/

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study investigating physical movement mechanisms of marine life and debris has dispelled assumptions and helped to improve knowledge of the ‘data-limited’ Gulf of Carpentaria.

Basking sharks discovered to be warm blooded

https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/basking-sharks-discovered-to-be-warm-blooded

A new study led by scientists at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, has found that the slow-moving, filter-feeding basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) may be warm-blooded – or at least, partially so – making it just one of a handful of species of fish which are able to raise their body temperatures over that of the surrounding

As Shark Week marks its 35th year, local shark researcher reflects on conservation successes

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/07/24/as-shark-week-marks-its-35th-year-local-shark-researcher-reflects-on-conservation-successes

It’s also a great opportunity to highlight the multitude of threats that sharks face and bring attention to the importance of caring for our oceans.

Connect Ocean working with local fishermen for ocean conservation

https://www.kron4.com/live-in-the-bay/connect-ocean-working-with-local-fishermen-for-ocean-conservation/

Connect Ocean is a nonprofit looking to make a difference by bridging the fishing and scientific communities together in an effort to restore the world’s oceans.

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