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New ‘Debt-For-Nature’ Swap to Protect Indonesia’s Coral Reefs Launched

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The US and Indonesian governments announced this week that they have signed a US$35 million (~€32 million) debt-for-nature swap to protect Indonesia’s vital coral reef ecosystems.

Wakatobi Resort Expands Coral Protections

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Wakatobi Resort has expanded its long-standing commitment to coral reef restoration and protection with a new Reef Health Assessment program and the addition of Julia Mellers as its in-house marine biologist.

Buoy In Gulf Of Mexico Detects Very High Water Temperature

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A buoy floating in the Gulf of Mexico off the US coast of Louisiana recently detected a water temperature reading of 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).

US Government To Hold Public Hearings On Protecting Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

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The US National Marine Fisheries Service has announced plans to hold hearings on applying protective regulations to the oceanic whitetip shark.

Protecting the Great Barrier Reef From Crown of Thorns Starfish

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Divers play an essential role in safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef from a critical threat known as crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) outbreaks.

How To Get Indigenous People Involved In Marine Conservation Planning

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While Indigenous people and local communities have long been ignored or marginalized in ocean governance processes, those very groups have invaluable knowledge about the coastal and marine environments in their back yards.

Activists Oppose Texas GulfLink Deepwater Oil Export Terminal

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The US Maritime Administration could soon greenlight Texas GulfLink, a deepwater crude oil export terminal that's one of 20 new fossil fuel export projects proposed for the Gulf Coast.

Scientists Use 3D Models To Look At Corals’ Response To Bleaching

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In a new study, marine biologists have provided an unprecedented look at coral reef "bleaching" responses to heat stress off the coast of Maui, Hawaii.

New Papua New Guinea Study To Asses Health Of Reefs

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A new study will launch to examine the health of reef systems in marine protected areas in Papua New Guinea.

The Vaquita’s Time Is Almost Up!

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The World Heritage Committee, which is part of UNESCO, demands that the Mexican government enforce vaquita protections in its waters.

New Coral Bleaching Toolkit Launches

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The Reef World Foundation, the coordinator of the Green Fins initiative, has launched a new Coral Bleaching Toolkit.

Sharks Found With Cocaine In Their Systems

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Scientists have found that several sharks off the Brazilian coast had concentrations of cocaine in their systems.

Oceana Calls For Ropeless Fishing Gear After Yet Another Right Whale Seen Entangled Off Canadian Coast

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It's almost as if you can't go a full month without news that yet another North Atlantic Right Whale has been seen entangled or dead in waters off the US and Canada.

National Geographic To Release New Ocean-Related Documentary Narrated By Sir David Attenborough

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A new documentary film written and presented by Sir David Attenborough on the world's oceans is set to premiere next year in theaters.
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