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fromNature
3 days ago

Trust in the sea-bed mining authority is fragile - here's how to change that

The International Seabed Authority licenses seabed mining without adequate rules, transparency, independent review, or balanced representation, risking environmental and governance failures.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January

The first-ever treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year, after it was ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco. Morocco's formal adoption of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty on Friday means the agreement will now enter into force on January 17, 2026, offering new protections to an area covering two-thirds of the world's oceans and as many as 10 million different species, many of which are still unidentified.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The forgotten forest': how smashing 5.6m urchins saved a California kelp paradise

Giant Pacific kelp off southern California declined roughly 80% over two decades, prompting large-scale restoration that removes purple sea urchins and replants kelp.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Mystery of billions of sea-star deaths solved at last

A bacterium has been identified as the cause of sea-star wasting disease devastating populations on the western coast of North America.
Science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Quarter of the world's ocean floor has been mapped, so far

The Seabed 2030 Project has mapped 27.3% of the world's ocean floor to modern standards.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

UK to see increase in sharks, rays and native oysters due to rising sea temperatures

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel's longline

Industrial fishing is severely threatening endangered sharks and marine biodiversity in the Pacific.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Irish whale-watching company ends tours on south Atlantic coast and blames overfishing

Overfishing of sprat has led to the closure of a whale-watching company in Ireland, disrupting marine life.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 months ago

84% of the planet's coral is now impacted by the worst reef bleaching event ever

Current coral bleaching is unprecedented, affecting 84% of reefs.
Rising ocean temperatures are the main cause of coral bleaching.
The event threatens marine biodiversity and coastal protection.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Historic 1950s Ocean Liner Will Be Sunk in Florida to Become the World's Largest Artificial Reef

The initiative is part of Okaloosa County's efforts to boost eco-tourism and marine biodiversity; the SS United States will join more than 500 artificial reefs in the area.
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