Hundreds of gray whales recently washed up dead; researchers just found out why

https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/10/hundreds-of-gray-whales-recently-washed-up-dead-researchers-just-found-out-why.html

The die-offs, according to a study published this week in the journal Science, follow changing conditions in the Arctic Ocean – namely, declines in sea ice cover that lead to a dearth of the crustaceans that gray whales love to eat.

Environmentalists are turning a rugged stretch of California coast into a lab for conservation

https://www.havasunews.com/nation/environmentalists-are-turning-a-rugged-stretch-of-california-coast-into-a-lab-for-conservation/article_6eadd696-6bbb-11ee-83b9-67ef6ceba94d.html

In the spiritual tradition of the Chumash people, it’s revered as the “Western Gate” — a portal through which the souls of the dead enter paradise.

Hong Kong’s leader must get tough on climate change in next policy address after recent happenings

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3237985/hong-kongs-leader-must-get-tough-climate-change-next-policy-address-after-recent-bouts-extreme

As climate change is coming faster and stronger than expected, we must all be united and act now,’ member of think tank behind joint statement says

Antarctic Ocean Conservation Body under pressure to live up to its name

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/antarctic-ocean-conservation-body-under-pressure-to-live-up-to-its-name-301956880.html

Governments responsible for safeguarding Antarctic marine life will be meeting over the next two weeks at the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)- from 16-27 October in Hobart, Australia.

Hong Kong adds two shark families on controlled trade list

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/10/15/hong-kong-adds-two-shark-families-on-controlled-trade-list

The city is one of the world’s largest markets for shark fin, which is viewed by many Chinese communities as a delicacy and often served as a soup at expensive banquets.