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US Government Proposes Tweaking Sea Turtle Release Rules For Commercial Fishermen

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The US government is proposing some tweaks to the rules that govern the safe handling of sea turtles unintentionally caught by commercial longline fishermen.

Reef Renewal Foundation Curacao Receives New Donations

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The Reef Renewal Foundation Curacao (RRFC) announced that it has received further donations, enabling it to continue its mission and outplant corals.

NOAA Investigating ‘Abnormal’ Fish Behavior In Florida Keys

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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating reports of "abnormal" fish behavior in the Lower Florida Keys.

Ocean Awards Gala Honorees Announced

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation this week announced the names of the people who will be honored at the Ocean Awards Gala on June 4th in Washington, DC.

Yet Another North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead

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NOAA Fisheries announced this week that yet another dead North Atlantic right whale had been spotted off the US East Coast.

Take Part In The City Nature Challenge

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Divers and citizen scientists are encouraged to participate in the City Nature Challenge at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

US Government Restores Endangered Species Regulations Weakened By Trump

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The US government this week issued a series of regulations -- previously weakened by the Trump administration -- meant to restore protections for endangered species and their habitats.

Engineers Have Designed A New Kind of Artificial Reef

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Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed an artificial reef that mimics the wave-buffering effects of coral reefs and provides pockets for marine life.

Check Out This New Documentary On Deep Sea Mining

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The Ocean Foundation recently released a new documentary about the dangers of deep seabed mining.

Schmidt Ocean Institute seeks artist-at-sea program manager

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The Schmidt Ocean Institute has announced it is seeking an Artist-at-Sea Program Manager.

Report Slams India’s Shrimp Aquaculture Industry

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A recent study has found human rights and environmental abuses in India's shrimp industry.

2024 ‘Reefs Go Live’ Episode Dates Announced

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The dates for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) Reefs Go Live episodes have been announced.

Reef Sounds Help Larval Animals Settle

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Researchers have shown that a healthy reef soundscape plays a key role in incentivizing larvae to settle in its ecosystem.

Reef World Foundation Receives a Huge Funding Boost

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Ocean Outdoor’s annual Drops In The Ocean environmental fund has awarded substantial win to the Reef World Foundation.
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