marine conservation
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Record-Breaking 13ft Shark Tracked Off Florida Coast
A massive 13-foot great white shark dubbed ‘Contender’ has been tracked near popular St. Augustine beaches, raising immediate safety and conservation questions.
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Baseball-Sized Plastic Amount Linked to Manatee Deaths, New Study Warns
A new Ocean Conservancy study reveals that ingesting just a baseball-sized amount of plastic can be fatal to Florida’s manatees, with plastic found in nearly one in six deceased animals, prompting calls for stronger regulations.
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New Essex Island Emerges for Endangered Birds
The National Trust has completed a pioneering marine engineering project in the Blackwater Estuary, creating a new island from decommissioned Thames barges to provide vital habitat for threatened seabirds and protect saltmarsh.
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UK Beach Clean-ups Highlight Marine Conservation Efforts
Beach clean-ups across the UK, led by individuals and organizations, are raising awareness about marine pollution and its impact on wildlife.