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Scientists Find Scuba Divers Willing To Pay More To Dive Marine Protected Areas

Scuba Diving John Liang -
Scientists have found that scuba divers are willing to pay more to seek adventure in Marine Protected Areas, estimating an additional US$2.7 billion/~€2.6 billion could be spent per year.

Petition To Protect The Central Arctic Ocean Launched

Ocean Sam Helmy -
A petition by Ocean Conservancy has been launched to help protect the Central Arctic Ocean.

Swedish Bottom Trawling Ban Proposal Welcomed

Ocean Sam Helmy -
A proposal by the Swedish government to ban bottom trawling in Swedish marine protected areas has been welcomed by a wide range of organizations.

US Government To Ban Seafood Tied To Marine Mammal Bycatch

Ocean Sam Helmy -
The US Government has agreed to ban the import of seafood tied to the bycatch of marine mammals such as dolphins, whales and others.

New Research Finds Sharks And Rays Gravely Threatened

Ocean Sam Helmy -
A new piece of research by a team from the University of Vienna has found that sharks and rays are gravely threatened by habitat destruction and overfishing.

Microscopic Life Holds Key To Successful Seaweed Farming

Ocean Sam Helmy -
A new study has found that manipulating microscopic life on seaweed can hold the key to successful large scale seaweed farming.

Could Trump Dismantle NOAA?

Ocean John Liang -
The US government agency that monitors the weather and conducts research on the world's oceans, among other things, is now in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration.

Asian Horseshoe Crabs Need Protection Through Targeted Strategies

Ocean Sam Helmy -
New research has found that the Asian horseshoe crabs need to be protected through targeted conservation and research efforts.

Love Is In The Air For Albatrosses, But They Need Help

Ocean John Liang -
Every year, after wandering far and wide across the ocean, albatrosses will return to the same partner, perform their same secret dance and start nesting.

Conservation Groups Applaud US Court’s Decision Reinstating Right Whale Protections

Ocean John Liang -
Conservation groups are applauding a US appeals court's decision reinstating a rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements.

Segmented Nervous System Is The Secret To Octopus Arm’s Magic

Ocean Sam Helmy -
Researchers from the University of Chicago have shown that the secret to the magic of an octopus's arm movements is a segmented nervous system.

Coastal Marine Environments Protected By Fugro Metocean Monitoring Network

Ocean Sam Helmy -
Coastal marine environments are now being protected and observed by Fugro's Metocean Monitoring Network.

‘Beyond Blue: After The Storm’ VR Video Game Now Available for Purchase

Ocean John Liang -
E-Line Media announced this week that the company's latest VR ocean exploration video game, "Beyond Blue: After The Storm," is now available for purchase.

NOAA Releases New Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan

Ocean John Liang -
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a new Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan.
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