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Ocean Exploration Trust Launches 2024 Expedition Season On May 25

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The Ocean Exploration Trust has announced the start of their 2024 expedition season aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus.

Coral Tissue Loss Altering Caribbean Reef Populations

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A new study has found that stony coral tissue loss disease is now causing drastic changes to the balance of the population of Caribbean hard corals.

Can Sea Turtles Get The Bends When Caught In Fishing Nets?

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Six out of seven sea turtle species are endangered, and humans are primarily responsible. If they get caught in fish nets, sea turtles risk getting the bends.

Deep-Sea Sponge’s Filter Could Inspire New Energy-Efficient Designs

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Researchers have discovered that the Venus flower basket sponge has an ability to filter feed using only the faint ambient currents of the ocean depths, no pumping required.

Could Certain Jelly Sea Creatures Shape Modern Robotics?

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Scientists have discovered that gelatinous sea animals swim in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.

Entangled North Atlantic Right Whale Spotted In Canadian Waters

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced this week that an adult North Atlantic right whale was spotted over the weekend in the Gulf of St. Lawrence newly entangled with fishing gear around its mouth.

Great Hammerhead Project Tamatoroa Aims to Save The Species

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The Tamataroa project aims to study, understand and ultimately improve the protection of Great Hammerhead sharks.

Planetariums Invited To Show ‘Sounds Of The Ocean’ Film During World Oceans Week 2024

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Embodied Sounds Inc., the company that produced the 360-degree immersive film "Sounds of the Ocean: A Mindful Underwater Journey," is inviting planetariums to stream the movie during this year's World Oceans Week.

US Defense Department Funding Artificial Reefs

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The US Defense Department is funding the development of an artificial reef program called "Reefense" to mitigate the impact of big waves hitting military bases.

Sea Shepherd Unveils New ‘Fit For The Ocean’ Fundraiser Challenge

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Sea Shepherd has unveiled a new fitness challenge combined as a fundraiser for ocean activism.

Celebrate Earth Day With A New Coral Conservation Project

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Aqualung has supported Coral Guardian for the last decade and invites you to do so on Earth Day.

Bite Back Crowned Charity Of The Year By Dive Worldwide

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Scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide has announced Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year.

New National Geographic Series, ‘Secrets of the Octopus,’ Features Vancouver Islanders

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A new National Geographic series, Secrets of The Octopus, features two Vancouver Islanders.

World Oceans Day Speakers Announced

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The speakers for the United Nations' 2024 World Oceans Day, which will be held both online as well as at UN Headquarters in New York, have been announced.
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