As Indonesia protects more marine areas, top priority is management: experts
As Indonesia aims to protect more of its seas, scientists say in a new paper that effective management of these marine areas must be the government’s top priority in a world faced with global climate change and the biodiversity crisis.
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.
Gray’s reef celebrates 50 years of marine sanctuaries and new ocean discovery center
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/10/15/ocean-conservency-launches-plastic-free-cities-in-miami/
Today, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and the Gray’s Reef Chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, celebrated the 50th anniversary for national marine sanctuaries with a “Save Spectacular Celebration”.
Ocean conservancy launches “Plastic free cities” in Miami
Students celebrated the launch of “Plastic Free Cities” on Saturday morning with a cleanup challenge at Goodlet Park in Hialeah in collaboration with Ocean Conservancy, Debris Free Oceans and Big Blue & You.
Ancient eel migration mystery unraveled
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63259738
Scientists have unraveled a mystery surrounding one of nature’s most incredible journeys.