Ocean Conservation News – 08/30/2023

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Researchers successfully revive frozen corals in conservation breakthrough

https://www.thegardenisland.com/2023/08/29/hawaii-news/its-alive-researchers-successfully-revive-frozen-corals-in-conservation-breakthrough/

In a first for conservation science, a team of marine biologists has successfully frozen and revived coral fragments — a seismic breakthrough for the fight to save Earth’s reefs from climate change-inflicted devastation.

Tensions rise again over unauthorized lobster fishing in Nova Scotia

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tensions-rise-unauthorized-lobster-fishing-nova-scotia-1.6949934

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said in social media posts it is monitoring lobster fishing in the area and has seized 321 lobster traps this summer.

Global Climate: Even deep-sea species are feeling the heat of climate

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-globe-climate-even-deep-sea-species-are-feeling-the-heat-of-climate/

It was 45 degrees, a new record for that part of Vancouver Island, and the heat of the day coincided with an extreme low tide.

Expert shares what’s causing three quarters of all plastic in world’s largest oceans – and its not straws

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/health/expert-shares-whats-causing-three-8710743

The team conducted more than 1,200 visual surveys across 84 coral reef ecosystems in 14 countries. They found that the amount of plastic pollution also increased with depth.

Short film shines light on SA’s untamed coastline

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/short-film-shines-light-on-sas-untamed-coastline-20230829

A new short film explores South Africa’s underwater vastness to reveal sanctuaries where sharks and rays find refuge.

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