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Ocean Conservation News – 10/14/2022

by Camille Quintos
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Panama: A flag of ‘convenience’ for illegal fishing and lack of control at sea

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/panama-a-flag-of-convenience-for-illegal-fishing-and-lack-of-control-at-sea/

Mongabay Latam and Bloomberg Línea investigated violations and alleged crimes committed by the fleet of ships flying the flag of Panama, the country whose flag is most commonly used.

Sustainable Scotland: Call for UK ministers to clean up ‘chemical crime scene’ and ban toxic pollution killing ocean wildlife

https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/sustainable-scotland-call-for-uk-ministers-to-clean-up-chemical-crime-scene-and-ban-toxic-pollution-killing-ocean-wildlife-3876788

Environmentalists have launched a new nationwide campaign calling for a ban on toxic chemicals which are poisoning oceans, killing wildlife and threatening human health.

Australia steps up support for ocean mammals

https://www.miragenews.com/australia-steps-up-support-for-ocean-mammals-874464/

The Albanese Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection and conservation of whales, dolphins, and porpoises as it works towards its ambitious goal of zero extinctions.

Marine lawmakers snap over lobsterman’s impact on whales

https://rollcall.com/2022/10/13/maine-lawmakers-snap-over-lobstermens-impact-on-whales/

Bipartisan group threatens federal funding to prestigious marine research center over its seafood recommendation.

Alligator caught swimming in the ocean in Florida

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/10/13/alligator-ocean-Delray-Beach-Florida/9211665672194/

A wildlife trapper was summoned to a Florida beach to remove a massive alligator spotted taking a swim in the ocean.

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