Oceans
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EnvironmentEnvironment The World
Historical Milestone Reached to Protect High Seas
An agreement 20 years in the making has been signed to protect the high seas, helping the United Nations to reach its goal of protecting 30% of the planet’s oceans by 2030 by regulating fishing, shipping, and deep-sea mining in international waters.
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Environment
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EnvironmentEnvironment Chile
Fishermen Take It into Their Own Hands to Protect the Ocean
Chilean fishermen have decided to voluntarily establish marine protected areas themselves, to help make a difference in the country’s – and the world's – fight against climate change and its devastating effects on biodiversity.
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TechnologyTechnology Australia
Safety at the Beach: Drone Scans Ocean for Sharks Nearby
Australian authorities are trading nets and baited-hook drumlines for camera-equipped drones to prevent contact between humans and sharks, and all parties involved, including marine life, will benefit from this noninvasive method.
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AnimalsAnimals Ecuador
There’s Plenty of Manta Rays in (This Part of) the Sea – and We’re Learning from Them
Off the coast of Ecuador, a population of oceanic manta rays was found to be 10 times bigger than in any other region, and scientists are studying this happy surprise to help ensure rays get the best chances of survival in other parts of the world.