Ocean Conservation News – 10/20/2023

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Deepest known coral reef bleaching discovered, alarming scientists

https://www.earth.com/news/deepest-known-coral-reef-bleaching-discovered-alarming-scientists/

In a startling discovery that defies previous environmental benchmarks, scientists have unearthed evidence of extensive coral reef bleaching occurring at unprecedented depths in the Indian Ocean.

Can China’s seaweed blooms be stopped?

https://chinadialogueocean.net/en/pollution/can-chinas-seaweed-blooms-be-stopped/

Ending the fertilizer run-off that feeds the Yellow Sea’s green tides may be too challenging, but other measures are showing promise

Canada and Greenland join forces for the conservation of the Pikialasorsuaq Arctic Polynya

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-and-greenland-join-forces-for-the-conservation-of-the-pikialasorsuaq-arctic-polynya-885989550.html

The Pikialasorsuaq is of great value to the surrounding Inuit communities: it provides a food source through harvesting, through its cultural and spiritual significance, and acts as a travel route connecting Inuit.

Prestigious awards honor contributions to science and conservation

https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/news/outstanding-contributions-science-and-conservation-recognised-zsl-awards

The contributions of this year’s distinguished winners span a variety of topics across conservation and science.

China increases Krill fishing, threatens multiple species

https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/china-increases-krill-fishing-threatens-multiple-species/

Chinese fishing fleets stationed in the southern and Antarctic waters of Chile and Argentina are catching more and more tons of the key resource daily, wreaking havoc with their indiscriminate looting and causing serious danger to its sustainability.

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