Ocean Conservation News – 10/02/2023

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Dugong populations are declining in the Great Barrier Reef

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dugong-populations-are-declining-in-the-great-barrier-reef-study-finds-180982992/

Destruction of seagrass habitats and “indiscriminate” gillnet fishing have both contributed to the marine mammals’ dropping numbers, scientists say.

As climate change hits the Turkish Coast, more marine reserves are needed

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/as-climate-change-hits-the-turkish-coast-conservationists-take-action-commentary/

The Mediterranean Sea’s marine life is facing many threats, not least of which is the rapidly rising water temperatures.

‘Lack of political action is biggest threat to our oceans’

https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1309287/lack-of-political-action-is-biggest-threat-to-our-oceans.html

Fair Seas has published the results of its first Ocean Literacy Survey which highlights that 76% of people in Ireland believe “lack of political will to protect or manage the ocean effectively” is the greatest threat to Ireland’s seas.

In New York City, scuba divers passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litter

https://www.fox44news.com/news/ap-in-new-york-city-scuba-divers-passion-for-the-sport-becomes-a-mission-to-collect-undersea-litter/

On a recent Sunday afternoon, the divers arrived on a thin strip of sand at the furthest, watery edge of New York City.

$1000 at stake at marine science project contest

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/1-000-at-stake-in-marine-science-project-contest/article_ea4751b8-5dda-11ee-99b6-5b816c92ae25.html

TALAYA Club Program Director David Cabrera is inviting public and private school students in middle and high school to participate in a marine science project contest.

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