Ocean Conservation News – 12/02/2022

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China and Russia continue to block protections for Antarctica

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/china-and-russia-continue-to-block-protections-for-antarctica/

An international meeting dedicated to the conservation of Antarctica’s delicate ocean ecosystems has once again ended in deadlock.

An electric pulse could scare sharks away from fishing hooks

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-electric-pulse-could-scare-sharks-away-from-fishing-hooks-180981181/

A new device could reduce bycatch of blue sharks by 91 percent and pelagic stingrays by 71 percent, research suggests.

Coral Triangle Council of Ministers endorses 10-year roadmap

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/604322352/coral-triangle-council-of-ministers-endorse-10-year-roadmap

The Council of Ministers (COM) of the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) had endorsed its Regional Plan of Action.

Plastic Pollution: Waste from across the world found on remote British Island

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63484729

Thousands of pieces of plastic debris from all over the world have washed up on a remote South Atlantic island, according to conservationists.

Non profit helps marine scientists study Southwest Florida’s waters

https://www.winknews.com/2022/12/01/nonprofit-helps-marine-scientists-study-southwest-floridas-waters/

While scientists work to learn more about Southwest Florida’s beautiful waters, one nonprofit is helping with widespread data collection by engaging citizen scientists.

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