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Ocean Conservation News – 12/22/2022

by Camille Quintos
Manta Rays on Blue Body of Water

Strong marine protected areas credited with manta ray surge in Indonesia

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/strong-marine-protected-areas-credited-with-manta-ray-surge-in-indonesia/

Manta ray populations are thriving in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a new population assessment shows, highlighting the importance of marine protected areas to the species’ conservation.

Scientists find a ‘yellow road’ in a never before seen spot of the Pacific Ocean

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-a-yellow-brick-road-in-a-never-before-seen-spot-of-the-pacific-ocean

An expedition to a deep-sea ridge, just north of the Hawaiian Islands, has revealed an ancient dried-out lake bed paved with what looks like a yellow brick road.

More than 190 countries sign landmark agreement to halt the biodiversity crisis

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/19/world/cop15-biodiversity-agreement-montreal-climate-scn-intl/index.html

More than 190 countries have adopted a sweeping agreement to protect nature at the United Nations’ biodiversity conference in Montreal.

Endangered sea turtle finds new forever home

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/21/world/national-marine-aquarium-rescued-sea-turtle-scn/index.html

The National Marine Aquarium, the largest display for sea life in the United Kingdom, has officially welcomed Heidi, an olive ridley turtle rescued in 2018 from the Maldives.

Palau’s Rock Islands harbor heat-resistant corals

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/975157

Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs.

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