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866 New Marine Species Discovered in Ocean Census Expeditions
Ocean Census, a global alliance, announced the discovery of 866 previously unknown marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark and a venomous deep-sea snail, during 10 ocean expeditions, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of the ocean depths and the urgent need to understand marine biodivers...
866 New Marine Species Discovered in Ocean Census Expeditions
Ocean Census, a global alliance, announced the discovery of 866 previously unknown marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark and a venomous deep-sea snail, during 10 ocean expeditions, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of the ocean depths and the urgent need to understand marine biodivers...
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16% Bias Score
Sydney's Blue Groper Population Halved Amidst Climate Change Concerns
Since 2008, Sydney's eastern blue groper population has been halved, mainly due to ocean warming, leading to a 12-month fishing ban with potential for permanency following community outrage over killings and a stock assessment.
Sydney's Blue Groper Population Halved Amidst Climate Change Concerns
Since 2008, Sydney's eastern blue groper population has been halved, mainly due to ocean warming, leading to a 12-month fishing ban with potential for permanency following community outrage over killings and a stock assessment.
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52% Bias Score
Technological Solutions Target High Dolphin Mortality in Bay of Biscay Fishing Nets
In the Bay of Biscay, 4,500–8,500 dolphins die annually in fishing nets, prompting a one-month fishing ban and the development of acoustic beacons and AI-powered trawling nets to reduce bycatch and protect marine ecosystems.
Technological Solutions Target High Dolphin Mortality in Bay of Biscay Fishing Nets
In the Bay of Biscay, 4,500–8,500 dolphins die annually in fishing nets, prompting a one-month fishing ban and the development of acoustic beacons and AI-powered trawling nets to reduce bycatch and protect marine ecosystems.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Stranding of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Chennai
More than 400 endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have washed ashore near Chennai, India, in the past two weeks, exceeding typical annual deaths and raising concerns about the impact of fishing nets and habitat loss.
Mass Stranding of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Chennai
More than 400 endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have washed ashore near Chennai, India, in the past two weeks, exceeding typical annual deaths and raising concerns about the impact of fishing nets and habitat loss.
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40% Bias Score
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
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52% Bias Score
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
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24% Bias Score
AUV Swarm to Monitor and Protect 3D-Printed Artificial Reefs in Cyprus
A first-of-its-kind project off the coast of Cyprus uses a swarm of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to monitor, protect, and provide data on 3D-printed artificial reefs designed to attract marine life to otherwise barren sections of the sea, offering a cost-effective solution compared to conve...
AUV Swarm to Monitor and Protect 3D-Printed Artificial Reefs in Cyprus
A first-of-its-kind project off the coast of Cyprus uses a swarm of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to monitor, protect, and provide data on 3D-printed artificial reefs designed to attract marine life to otherwise barren sections of the sea, offering a cost-effective solution compared to conve...
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40% Bias Score
Ocean Literacy Gap Hinders Conservation Efforts Among Young People
A Back to Blue survey of 18–24-year-olds across 35 countries reveals alarmingly low ocean literacy levels; while most are concerned about ocean health, many prioritize other climate issues and underestimate the ocean's importance in climate change mitigation.
Ocean Literacy Gap Hinders Conservation Efforts Among Young People
A Back to Blue survey of 18–24-year-olds across 35 countries reveals alarmingly low ocean literacy levels; while most are concerned about ocean health, many prioritize other climate issues and underestimate the ocean's importance in climate change mitigation.
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40% Bias Score
MSC's Sustainability Goals Under Scrutiny Amidst Overfishing and Climate Change
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a leading certifier of sustainable fisheries, is facing criticism for failing to meet its targets, with only 16% of global wild-caught fish currently certified, despite efforts to improve unsustainable fisheries. Climate change and overfishing exacerbate the pro...
MSC's Sustainability Goals Under Scrutiny Amidst Overfishing and Climate Change
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a leading certifier of sustainable fisheries, is facing criticism for failing to meet its targets, with only 16% of global wild-caught fish currently certified, despite efforts to improve unsustainable fisheries. Climate change and overfishing exacerbate the pro...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
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48% Bias Score
North Atlantic Right Whale Population Plummets, Scientists Intensify Tracking Efforts
About 370 North Atlantic right whales, primarily threatened by ship strikes, are being tracked off Georgia's coast during calving season using aerial surveys and underwater microphones to improve protection, as scientists warn that even a few more deaths could lead to extinction.
North Atlantic Right Whale Population Plummets, Scientists Intensify Tracking Efforts
About 370 North Atlantic right whales, primarily threatened by ship strikes, are being tracked off Georgia's coast during calving season using aerial surveys and underwater microphones to improve protection, as scientists warn that even a few more deaths could lead to extinction.
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32% Bias Score
China Proposes Fisheries Law Revision to Balance Industry Growth and Resource Conservation
A draft revision to China's 1986 fisheries law, submitted to the National People's Congress, aims to balance industry development with conservation by implementing stricter fishing regulations, promoting sustainable aquaculture, and enhancing enforcement.
China Proposes Fisheries Law Revision to Balance Industry Growth and Resource Conservation
A draft revision to China's 1986 fisheries law, submitted to the National People's Congress, aims to balance industry development with conservation by implementing stricter fishing regulations, promoting sustainable aquaculture, and enhancing enforcement.
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24% Bias Score
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