Sea change: New blueprint for Southern Ocean

https://www.miragenews.com/sea-change-new-blueprint-for-southern-ocean-1106225/

More than 200 scientists, including several from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), from 19 countries have released the first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems, in a report written specifically for policy makers.

Chumash Heritage marine sanctuary would be a great asset

https://santamariatimes.com/opinion/guest/chumash-heritage-marine-sanctuary-would-be-a-great-asset-guest-commentary/article_fc70ad7d-83a6-519f-8223-d018dec11add.html

Thirty-one years ago, I helped lead the citizen campaign to establish Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to get permanent protection from offshore oil.

Sunflower Sea Stars successfully spawned at Birch Aquarium

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/photos-pizza-sized-sunflower-sea-stars-successfully-spawned-at-birch-aquarium/

Three Sunflower Sea Stars that are about the size of a pizza were successfully spawned at Birch Aquarium last week.

Palauan’s pull together to protect their patch

https://www.miragenews.com/palauans-pull-together-to-protect-their-patch-1106477/

Palau may be a small Pacific Island nation, but it’s having a big impact in the fight against climate change and continues to be a leader in ocean conservation.

Fur seals are declining thanks to lack of food and climate change

https://www.salon.com/2023/10/18/fur-seals-are-declining-thanks-to-lack-of-and-climate-change-study-finds/

Krill populations are plummeting due to warming waters, which leaves fur seals without meals.