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Shark Attacks Rose In 2021

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2021 saw an upsurge in shark attacks worldwide and an increase for the first time in three years.

Blue Whales Preyed Upon and Killed By Orcas

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Researchers have documented the first cases of Orcas hunting and killing adult blue whales for food.

Oceana: U.S. Seafood Demand Drives Illegal Fishing Around the World

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Oceana released a new report this week showing that the illegal seafood trade, fueled in part by U.S. demand, is hurting local fishing communities around the world.

Aggressor Releases Video to Mark World Wetlands Day

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With World Wetlands Day taking place this week, the folks at Aggressor Adventures have released a video hosted by a professional wetland scientist to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands conservation.

UNESCO Expedition Discovers New, Deepwater Coral Reef Off Tahiti

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A UNESCO-supported research expedition has discovered one of the biggest deepwater coral reefs in the world off the coast of Tahiti.

Galapagos Islands Marine Protected Area Expanded

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The marine protected area around the Galápagos Archipelago has been officially expanded by 60,000 square kilometers (23,166 square miles).

Victor Vescovo Dives to the Bottom of the Atacama Trench

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Underwater explorer Victor Vescovo recently dove to the deepest part of the Atacama Trench off the Chilean coast.

Climate Change Bringing Tiger Sharks To An Ocean Near You

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Researchers have found that tiger sharks are increasing their range worldwide due to climate change-induced ocean warming.

Ocean Exploration Education Grants Announced By National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA Ocean Exploration have announced seven new mini-grants aimed at promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Submit Your Goliath Grouper Comments To The Florida Wildlife Commission

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DEMA is seeking your help to stop the Florida Wildlife Commission from voting to allow the harvesting of Goliath Groupers.

Could Shark Attacks Be Related to the Phase of the Moon?

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A new study suggests that the phase of the moon might have some impact on the number of shark attacks that take place during a given month.

Lighted Nets Helped Significantly Reduce Unwanted Fish Bycatch

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Scientists have found that using lighted nets greatly reduced accidental bycatch of sharks, rays, sea turtles and unwanted finfish.

DEMA Calls For Comments On New Areas Under Consideration for National Marine Sanctuary Status

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DEMA is calling on the dive industry to weigh in on the US government's plans to consider several new locations for National Marine Sanctuary status.

US$4.5 Million Donation Heading Sea Shepherd’s Way

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Age of Union has announced a US$4.5 million donation to Sea Shepherd to fund the operation of a vessel for three years.
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