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Shark Advocates Cheer UK’s Banning Of Shark Fin Trade

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To the happiness of local shark conservation groups, the British government today signalled the end of the UK’s involvement in the global shark fin trade.

Dolphins Learn Each Others’ Names To Make Teams

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Scientists have discovered that dolphins learn each other's names and form cooperative teams.

MBARI Announces A New Research Vessel

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has announced the construction of its latest research vessel, the R/V David Packard.

New Shark, Ray Identification Guides Published For SE Asia

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A New Shark and Ray Identification guide for Southeast Asia has been published by the CITES Secretariat and the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.

Help Stop A Coal Mine Next To The Great Barrier Reef Heritage Area

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A petition has been launched to stop a new coal mine from being built 10km from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

U.S. Government Releases ‘America the Beautiful’ Report Outlining Conservation Goals

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The U.S. government has released a preliminary report outlining a goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.

Florida Is Thinking About Lifting The Ban On Harvesting The Goliath Grouper

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a virtual meeting next week where it will consider lifting the ban on harvesting the Goliath Grouper.

Florida Keys Coral Restoration Effort Begins in Earnest

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NOAA and Its partners will begin a huge effort to transplant 60,000 coral fragments in the Florida Keys.

PADI and Project AWARE Have Established The PADI AWARE Foundation

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Project AWARE and PADI have announced the creation of a new non-profit organization, the PADI AWARE Foundation.

Does Fish Poop Help Corals Survive?

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Fish that munch on corals wind up helping those very same corals survive by pooping on them, researchers have found.

Maya Gabeira, Elizabeth Wahler Have Joined Oceana’s Board Of Directors

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Oceana recently announced that longtime supporters Maya Gabeira and Elizabeth Wahler have joined the ocean advocacy organization’s Board of Directors.

Saildrone Wins $1 Million In Funding From Google

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Saildorne has won US$1 million in grant funding from Google.org to study the Gulf Stream.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation To Hold Its Ocean Awards Gala

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will hold its annual Ocean Awards Gala on June 10, 2021.

Amazon Urged To Halt Sales Of Endangered Shark Souvenirs

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An activist has found that online shopping giant Amazon allows the sale of endangered Mako and Bull shark teeth.
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