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Animals USA

18. September 2023

We’re Giving Our Endangered Whales Stronger Protection

As the Pacific humpback whale is endangered and is highly susceptible to deadly entanglements off the West Coast of the United States, an agreement has been reached to reduce such hazardous traps for the massive marine animal.

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Animals USA

1. July 2023

Endangered Blue Whale Makes a Big Comeback!

The waters off the coast of Southern California, the United States, are once again home to an increasing number of Pacific blue whales, proof that concerted efforts to protect the marine giant have been successful since the 1970s.

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Animals Australia

14. June 2023

World’s Largest Coral Reef System Gets Better Protection

A $160 million plan has been announced that will phase out all commercial gillnet fishing from the Great Barrier Reef by mid-2027.

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Animals Indian Ocean

19. February 2023

…And So We Agree: No More Overfishing!

An agreement has been reached between coastal nations restricting fishing vessels from using harmful devices in the Indian Ocean that lead to overfishing, a big win for tuna populations and all forms of marine life.

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Environment Indonesia

4. January 2023

Restoration Success: Coral Reefs Come Back to Life

Following seven years of restoration efforts, large coral reefs were reestablished off the coast of Hatamin Island in Indonesia, thanks to the use of a technique meant to stabilize the coral fragments while they grow and come back to life.

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Environment Congo

11. December 2022

This Country Steps up Its Game to Protect Its Oceans

Congolese waters now have three brand-new marine protected areas, taking measures to curb illegal fishing to protect not only the exceptional biodiversity it inhabits but also the livelihood of thousands of citizens.

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Environment Italy

9. December 2022

Beautiful Undersea Art Gallery Stops Illegal Trawling

Off the coast of Talamone, Italy, white marble sculptures prevent illegal trawlers from destroying the seabed, and the undersea art gallery allows seagrass to recover and resume its impressive carbon-absorbing activity.

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Animals Panama

5. December 2022

Sharks Fin-ally Protected!

During a conference held in Panama, the global trade of sharks has been regulated, preventing various threatened species from being killed for their fins, thus protecting the large predator’s valued place in our oceans’ ecosystem.

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Animals Finland

28. November 2022

Efforts to Save Seals Are Making a Splash!

Concerned about the decline in the population of the Saimaa ringed seals, Finnish authorities have successfully deployed conservation efforts to boost the number of semi-aquatic marine mammals, including imposing stricter restrictions on net fishing.

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gray reef shark swims over Montipora corals in a sea of fusilier damselfish and Bartlett’s anthias.

Environment The World

20. November 2022

Rebirth: Protected Coral Reefs Thrive Again

An incredible discovery reveals that the protected coral reefs in the southern Line Islands are thriving once again.