Ocean Conservation News – 09/04/2024

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Tiny ‘backpacks’ record the movements of sea turtle hatchlings

A team of researchers led by Davey Dor, a PhD scholar at the University of New South Wales, used tiny recording devices to study the movements of hatchlings as they emerge from their nests. Read more here.

Participants make an impact on marine conservation

Despite chilly temperatures and persistent rain, the Bryanston Country Club hosted a successful Wild Impact fundraising event, uniting more than 80 passionate participants to raise funds for Ocean Without Borders. Read more here.

Ai models identify marine biodiversity hotspots in Mozambique

A new study led by staff from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in East Africa has used a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to confirm the location of previously-unmapped high marine biodiversity areas along Mozambique’s extensive coastline. Read more here.

How a group of women is helping restore the coral reefs

As the world witnesses the alarming global decline of coral reefs, a surge of restoration projects has emerged worldwide. Read more here.

Oil pollution in North Sea is ‘grossly underestimated’ suggest new report

As a new report, Sea Slick, from marine conservation charity Oceana explains, the extent of frequent, small-scale spills are still being grossly underestimated, even though big oil spills are less frequent. Read more here

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