Ocean Conservation News – 09/30/2024

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

While incidents continue to occur globally – often in less scrutinised regions than the North Sea – the UK has, thankfully, not experienced another disaster of Piper Alpha’s magnitude since. Read more here.

Hawaiian monk seals rehabilitated at Kona marine hospital are now first time moms

Two Hawaiian monk seals that were previously rescued and rehabilitated at Kona’s marine hospital are now mothers. Read more here.

Sea lion trust offers $5K reward over baby’s shooting

Posting on social media, the Sea Lion Trust said they needed to send a message that such acts were not acceptable. Read more here.

African countries eye world’s first joint ‘debt for nature’ swap

Debt-for-nature deals involve bonds or loans are bought and replaced with cheaper debt, with savings used for environmental protection. Read more here.

India signs agreement to protect marine life in the high seas

This agreement was signed by India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2024. Read more here.

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