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Ocean Conservation News – 10/14/2024

by Camille Quintos
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Beach clean up at Parkdean Resorts sites in East Anglia

The event, which is in its 31st year, took place between September 20 and 29, and saw thousands of people volunteer across the country. Read more here.

Young enthusiasts unite to save sea turtles in Con Dao’s beaches

Witnessing turtles lay eggs, releasing hatchlings back to the sea, and participating in marathons for sea turtle conservation – these are unique tourism experiences that many young people love, as they come together to help conserve sea turtles in Con Dao Island. Read more here.

Participants make an impact on marine conservation

Despite chilly temperatures and persistent rain, the Bryanston Country Club hosted a successful Wild Impact fundraising event, uniting more than 80 passionate participants to raise funds for Ocean Without Borders. Read more here.

Meet two ocean guardians who are working with villagers to protect an aquatic paradise

With the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative’s support, Hope Spot Champions Rili Djohani and Wira Sanjaya are restoring damaged reefs in the Coral Triangle in Indonesia and educating local communities how to preserve the area’s marine ecosystem. Read more here.

‘More important than ours’: Conservationists decry shark nets due to marine life harm

“In an eight-month period covering 2023 and 2024 there were, wait for it, 134 animals killed by shark nets, do not worry about all the people who might have been saved … no we have to treat marine life as though it is more important than human life.” Read more here.

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