Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
Written by NOAA ANN ARBOR—A team of scientists including a University of Michigan aquatic ecologist is forecasting a summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico of 5,364 square miles, …
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Abstract This article highlights implementations of marine policies in Baja California, Mexico. It explains how policies have affected wildlife and roles locals play in conservation issues. Species discussed include the …
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With about one-third of the world’s corals currently under threat of extinction due to climate change, Curtin researchers have made the encouraging discovery of a ‘lost’ species of coral that …
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A new interactive online exhibit lets audiences experience deep-sea animals and environments that are impossible to explore in-person Try the game at worldoceanexplorer.org/deep-sea-aquarium.html UNITED STATES – The World Ocean Observatory (W2O) and Schmidt Ocean …
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By Mark A. Grace Marine fisheries research often requires considerable expertise and financial resources coupled with the pressing need to address important ecological issues, so it is essential that the …
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A new report released by the Aquatic Life Institute identifies major welfare issues in capture fisheries and proposes key recommendations. The Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) released a new report, Key …
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Founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt donate the research vessel Falkor to Italy’s science agency to conduct ocean science in the Mediterranean and beyond. Genoa, Italy – Schmidt Ocean Institute announced …
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On the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in the French city of Brest, UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by …
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Mission Blue has declared the Inhambane Seascape a Hope Spot in recognition of the spatial planning work being done in the area to develop a network of marine protected areas (MPA) in …
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Maritime industries, government agencies, researchers and members of the public will have access to improved oceanographic data through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal …
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