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Maya Gabeira, Elizabeth Wahler Have Joined Oceana’s Board Of Directors

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Oceana recently announced that longtime supporters Maya Gabeira and Elizabeth Wahler have joined the ocean advocacy organization’s Board of Directors.

Saildrone Wins $1 Million In Funding From Google

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Saildorne has won US$1 million in grant funding from Google.org to study the Gulf Stream.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation To Hold Its Ocean Awards Gala

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will hold its annual Ocean Awards Gala on June 10, 2021.

Amazon Urged To Halt Sales Of Endangered Shark Souvenirs

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An activist has found that online shopping giant Amazon allows the sale of endangered Mako and Bull shark teeth.

Norway Urged Not To Torture Captured Minke Whales

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Stakeholders are urging the Norwegian government to reverse its approval of a series of experiments on captured minke whales.

Bill to Ban Trade of Shark Fins in United States Reintroduced in Congress

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U.S. lawmakers this week reintroduced legislation that would ban the buying and selling of shark fins in the United States.

PADI President Praises Maldives For Confirming Shark Protections

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PADI staff have met with Maldives government officials to reinforce the position of the dive community about the critical role sharks play in dive tourism.

Sea Snake Thought To Be Extinct Found In Deep Waters Off Australia

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A certain species of sea snake that was thought to be extinct at Ashmore Reef off Australia has been rediscovered in deeper waters.

Maldives Government Responds To Anti-Shark Killing Activists

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The Maldives government this week responded to concerns that the country is contemplating legalizing the killing of sharks in its waters, saying that's in no way the case.

Blue Nature Alliance Aims To Protect 18 Million Square Kilometers Of Ocean

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A new conservation effort founded by a group of nonprofit organizations is looking to protect 18 million square kilometers (7 million square miles) of the ocean over the next five years.

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Forms Educational Partnership With Florida Electric Utility Company

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The Florida Power & Light Company recently announced a partnership with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to help teachers, students and families learn about Florida’s environment and wildlife.

US Government Reviewing Whether To List The Shortfin Mako Shark As Endangered

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The US government is looking into the possibility of adding the Shortfin Mako Shark to the Endangered Species List.

Jupiter Beach Sea Turtle Nesting Season Is Now Underway

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Turtle nesting season is fully underway at Jupiter Beach in Florida.

Sea Urchin Microbiomes Under the Microscope

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A new study at UC Santa Barbara is investigating what sea urchin microbiomes are made from.
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