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New World Record Underwater Cleanup Set In Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Divers in Deerfield Beach, Florida broke the world record for the most participants in an underwater beach cleanup.

Fifteen Percent Of Ocean Floor Now Mapped

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You know the old saying that we know more about the surface of the Earth's moon and planet Mars than the Earth's ocean floor? Well, the latter is slowly but surely getting mapped.

New Podcast Shines A Light On Humpback Whale Society

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A new National Geographic podcast highlights the latest research into the life of Humpback Whales in the South Pacific.

Canada Becomes First Country To Ban Shark Fin Imports & Exports

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The Canadian government has passed legislation banning the import and export of shark fins, becoming the first country in the world to do so and earning the applause of a new foundation named after the late and great filmmaker Rob Stewart.

NAUI Announces Launch of Green Diver Initiative Strategic Plan

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The National Association of Underwater Instructors announced this week that the Green Diver Board of Directors has updated and revised the Green Diver Initiative's mission and purpose, and has brought on a new executive director.

New Guidebook Released On How To Better Protect Sharks And Rays From Overfishing

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A new guidebook evaluating the success and failure of Marine Protected Areas has been released.

Antigua and Barbuda Implements the Green Fins Initiative

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Antigua and Barbuda has become the first English-speaking country in the Western Hemisphere to implement the Green Fins initiative.

Freediver Goran Colak Featured In Plastic Pollution Video

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In celebration of World Oceans Day, Croatian freediving champion Goran Colak was featured in a video with his country's Green Sail organization highlighting the problem of microplastics in the Adriatic Sea.

Fourth Element Announces Its Summer Life 19 Collection

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Fourth Element has announced the launch of its Summer Life 19 Collection of 'OceanPositive' apparel.

Video Highlighting The Tragedy Of Marine Debris In Hawaii Released

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A new film highlighting the problems with marine debris in Hawaii has been released by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

Divers For Turtles Launches Sea Turtle Diver Pledge

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In celebration of #SeaTurtleWeek, Divers For Turtles is launching the Sea Turtle Diver Pledge, a new way for divers to commit to protecting sea turtles both in and out of the water.

Campaign Begins to Clear ‘Ghost Nets’ from Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago

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A team of  divers from around the world recently launched a campaign to clear lost and disused fishing nets -- known as "ghost nets" -- from the coral reefs in Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago.

Robot Submarines Used To Monitor Habitats In Marine Protected Areas

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Scientists are using Robot Submarines to monitor Marine Protected Areas.

Sea of Change Foundation Announces the Expansion of its Mission

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The Sea of Change Foundation has announced that it will be expanding its mission to include terrestrial conservation in its efforts.
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