Ocean Conservation News – 08/31/2023

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Record breaking sea turtle nesting observed in northern Palm Beach County

https://www.warpnews.org/environment/record-breaking-sea-turtle-nesting-observed-in-northern-palm-beach-county/

Researchers are celebrating a significant milestone in northern Palm Beach County. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach has documented a record-breaking number of sea turtle nests in the region.

Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change

https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/08/30/coastal-maine-puffins-baby-birds-audubon-society-photos

Atlantic puffins — clownish seabirds with colorful bills and waddling gaits — had their second consecutive rebound year for fledgling chicks after suffering a catastrophic 2021, said scientists who monitor the birds.

Ocean based negative emissions technologies: A governance framework review

https://phys.org/news/2023-08-ocean-based-negative-emissions-technologies-framework.html

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, RIFS researchers Lina Röschel and Barbara Neumann describe the challenges that these technologies present.

Off Mexico’s coast, world’s largest limpet is slipping into extinction

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/off-mexicos-coast-worlds-largest-limpet-is-slipping-into-extinction/

Scutellastra mexicana, the world’s largest limpet, is at risk of extinction and requires urgent conservation action, according to a group of researchers.

Exciting new mural calls to people to protect our ocean

https://www.miragenews.com/exciting-new-mural-calls-to-people-to-protect-1074556/

The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled a commissioned mural from local artist InkHunter, that promotes ocean health as a priority for public awareness and action.

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