Ocean Conservation News – 10/19/2022

Advanced genomic approaches hold promise for marine conservation

https://phys.org/news/2022-10-advanced-genomic-approaches-marine.html

Genetic and genomic technologies have tremendous potential for protecting marine life, but are currently being underutilized.

As Indonesia protects more marine areas, the top priority is management: Experts

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/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.

Texas importer sues government in a fish feud at end of world

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2022/10/18/texas-importer-sues-gov-in-fish-feud-at-end-of-world

A small Texas seafood importer has sued the federal government for blocking a shipment of fish from protected waters near Antarctica.

Gray reef celebrates 50 years of marine sanctuaries and new ocean discovery center

https://phys.org/news/2022-10-advanced-genomic-approaches-marine.html

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”.

Gabon’s environment minister reflects on conservation successes, future challenges

https://allafrica.com/stories/202210190028.html

Over the past few years, Gabon has been successful in its forest conservation efforts.

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