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Unusual ‘Whale Shark’ Sighted At Chinese Aquarium

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Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen was caught displaying a fake whale shark.

Protections Account For Nearly 10% of All Reef Fish

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Researchers from the University of Sydney, WCS, and partners have found that nearly 10% of all coral reef fish exist due to international conservation efforts. 

SeaTrees Launches World’s First Marine Biodiversity Credits

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SeaTrees has announced the launch of the first Marine Biodiversity Credits at COP16, in Cali, Colombia.

New Collaboration Aims To Improve Marine Mammal Protection From Vessel Strikes

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The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Matson Navigation Company have announced a new joint effort to combat vessel strikes against marine mammals.

US Government Releases Updated Guidance For Noise Effects On Marine Mammals

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The US National Marine Fisheries Service this week issued updated guidance for assessing the effects of noise pollution on marine mammals.

Large Plastic Bag Found In Washed-Up Whale Calf’s Stomach

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An emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf was recently found washed ashore on Butler Beach in St. Augustine, Florida.

Azores Establishes Largest Marine Protected Area Network In The North Atlantic

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The government of the Azores has created the largest network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic, covering a staggering 300,000 square kilometers/115,830 square miles.

Do Coral Reefs Have Legal Rights?

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The world is in the midst of the world’s largest-ever coral bleaching, due to over a year of rising ocean temperatures.

New Population Estimate Finds North Atlantic Right Whales Still Swimming Along the Edge of Extinction

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A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium finds that the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population remains at risk of extinction with only around 372 whales.

Proposed Artificial Reef Off US Air Force Base On Florida Coast Moves Forward

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The US Defense Department has found that an environmental impact statement for a proposed artificial reef off the Florida coast won't be needed.

Celebrate National Marine Sanctuary Day With Live events on NMSF’s Instagram

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is celebrating National Marine Sanctuary Day this week with a pair of live panels on the organization's Instagram page.

2025 Marine Debris Calendar Now Available

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The 2025 Marine Debris Calendar is now available for download.

Support Sought To Protect Giant Clams

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The Center for Biological Diversity has issued a call to action to support NOAA's proposal to protect 10 giant clam species.

Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire Appoints New COO and More

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The Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has announced the appointment of Ernst Noyons as the new COO and the expansion of the scale of its operation.
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