Ocean Conservation News – 08/19/2024

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Rare Oarfish discovery sparks scientific curiosity

The La Jolla community reacts to the rare sighting of the elusive deep-sea fish, hoping to unravel marine mysteries. Read more here.

In Scarborough, development and sea level rise threaten a beloved marsh

Conservation groups are racing to save Maine’s largest salt marsh from rising seas, development and polluted runoff. Read more here.

Mediterranean Sea breaks temperature record

“The maximum sea surface temperature record was broken in the Mediterranean Sea yesterday… with a daily median of 28.90C,” Spain’s leading institute of marine sciences said. Read more here.

Scientists urge action on Antarctic conservation

Antarctica, long considered one of the last untouched frontiers on Earth, is increasingly encountering human activities. Scientists warn there are urgent conservation needs resulting from these encroachments on fragile ecosystems. Read more here.

Nature Seychelles calls for volunteer for Hawksbill turtle monitoring on Cousin Island

The chief executive of Nature Seychelles, Dr Nirmal Jivan Shah, described Cousin Island as one of the most important nesting sites for hawksbill turtles in the western Indian Ocean. Read more here.

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