marine conservation
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Busan Canal Shark Stranding Sparks 600,000-Visitor Sensation and Marine Rescue Debate
A 3.5-meter shark trapped in a Busan canal drew over 600,000 visitors, prompting a failed rescue and a fresh push for ecological reforms.
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French Photographer Wins 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year with Seahorse Portrait
Julien Anton’s intimate portrait of a male seahorse and its offspring in French Polynesia has been crowned the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year.
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South Australia Imposes 90-Day Recreational Ban in Whyalla Cuttlefish Sanctuary
South Australian authorities have enforced a 90-day ban on all in-water activities near Whyalla to protect a critically low population of giant Australian cuttlefish.
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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II Mark 50 Years of RAMOGE Agreement
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II inaugurated a Monaco exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the RAMOGE Agreement for Mediterranean environmental protection.
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Western Australian Government Rejects Shark Cull Despite Growing Pressure After Fatal Attack
Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis has ruled out a shark cull following the death of diver Daniel Turpin near Albany, defending the state’s $35 million mitigation strategy.
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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.