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Ocean Conservation News – 09/07/2023

by Camille Quintos
Close-Up Photo of a Woman Near a Clownfish

Hopes that global plastic treaty could ‘cut the head off toxic single use snake’

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/hopes-that-global-plastic-treaty-could-cut-the-head-off-toxic-single-use-snake/ar-AA1gjtFa

Plastic pollution is a major health issue, and a particular concern for marine environments.

‘Massive’ leatherback turtle spotted four miles off Tenby

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/23768971.massive-leatherback-turtle-spotted-four-miles-off-tenby/

Believed to be the largest species of turtle in the world, the leatherback is currently listed under the Endangered Species Act after its global population declined by 40 per cent over the past three generations.

Beijing rebuts charges of illegal fishing

https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2023/09/beijing-rebuts-charges-of-illegal-fishing/

In its biennial report to the US Congress last week, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries identified seven nations and entities, including China, for IUU fishing.

Stranded endangered sea turtle from Wales to be released in Texas

https://www.thepampanews.com/stories/stranded-endangered-sea-turtle-from-wales-to-be-released-in-texas,54610

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research has joined international partners and volunteers to make Tally’s journey possible.

New study suggests narrowing habitat for Galapagos tuna

https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/new-study-suggests-narrowing-habitat-for-galapagos-tuna

Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) are fast-swimming fish with a high metabolic rate and, therefore, a high demand for oxygen.

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