Ocean Conservation News – 10/04/2022

New Marine Life project support conservation, healthy ecosystems

https://ioos.noaa.gov/news/new-marine-life-projects/

One of these projects include Utilizing observations, technologies, and data to address place-based management, conservation and restoration needs.

Green groups says ruptured oil pipeline should be scrapped – not repaired

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/10/03/green-groups-say-ruptured-oil-pipeline-should-be-scrapped-not-repaired

“We need to quickly phase out all dangerous, failing offshore oil infrastructure, not issue more permits that invite the next disaster,” said one campaigner.

Amelia Nadilo named new executive director of York Land Trust

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2022/10/02/amelia-nadilo-named-new-executive-director-york-land-trust/8111350001/

Nadilo most recently served as the director of the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program on Catalina Island in California, an educational partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society.

Plans to mine seabed raises concerns about threat to marine life

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/plans-to-mine-seabed-raises-concerns-about-threat-to-marine-life

A controversial trial of deep-sea mining is underway in the Pacific Ocean despite concerns that large-scale extraction of resources from the ocean floor could lead to irreversible environmental damage.

Kenyan organization turns discarded rubber sandals into artwork

https://www.africanews.com/2022/10/03/kenyan-organisation-turns-discarded-rubber-sandals-into-artwork/

In a workshop in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, a group of artisans are turning discarded and dirty flip flops into beautiful artwork.

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