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New Study Finds Half The Coral Reefs On The Planet Have Been Lost Since 1950s

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Scientists have determined that half of the planet's coral reefs have died out since the 1950s.

Huge Shark Fin Haul Confiscated By Colombia

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Colombian authorities have seized thousands of shark fins in a raid at Bogota airport.

New Marine Protected Area Guide Published

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A new scientific guide to Marine Protected Areas has been published by a team of scientists from around the world.

US Lawmakers Introduce ‘The REEF Act’

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US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have introduced the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification (REEF) Act.

Ocean Impact Pitchfest Finalists To Be Announced Next Week

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The Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) will announce the 12 Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2021 Finalists next week.

Oceana Files Complaint Against US Under USMCA, Claiming Lack Of Enforcement To Protect Right Whales

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Oceana this week filed a complaint against the US government under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for failing to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.

Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Marine Debris Highlighted

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The role socioeconomics plays in the nature and type of marine and land debris is highlighted by new research.

New Report On Illegal Fishing Released

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The American Security Project this past week issued a new report on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.

Aggressor Adventures Help Clean Up The Savannah River

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Aggressor Adventures has teamed up with the Savannah Riverkeeper to clean up debris from the river basin.

DEMA Highlights The Dangers Faced By Florida’s Goliath Groupers

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DEMA has issued call to action to protect Florida's Goliath Grouper population from changes to fishing rules.

New Federal Rule For Swimming Near Spinner Dolphins In Hawaii Announced

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The US government has issued new rules for swimming near spinner dolphins off Hawaii.

Whale Advocates: At Least 575 Minke Whales Killed During 2021 Norwegian Season

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Norwegian whalers killed the highest number of minke whales this season in five years, despite dwindling public appetite for whale meat, according to whale advocates.

US Government Seeks Info On North Atlantic Right Whale Speed Restrictions

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The US government is seeking public input on whether ship operators are willing and able to comply with speed restrictions aimed at protecting North Atlantic Right Whales.

NOAA Awards $41 Million In Ocean Observation Funding

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The US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office has announced 11 new five-year, cooperative ocean observing agreements.
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