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If interested citizens want to get involved in conservation and management policy, it’s absolutely vital to use proper terminology. The policy world can be full of confusing jargon, but there are few ways to discredit yourself in the eyes of decision makers as quickly as using a critical term incorrectly. Delete the scoop?
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MPAs are part of the management toolbox that can ensure sustainable use of the oceans and provide the world with fish proteins. Delete the scoop?
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CITES plenary today accepted Committee recommendations to list five species of highly traded sharks under the CITES Appendices, along with those for the listing of both manta rays and one species of sawfish.
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"We're grateful to proponent governments for recognizing the value of thriving shark and ray populations, and for championing sound proposals," said Ania Budziak, Project AWARE's Associate Director. "We're proud that the divers' voice has contributed to achieving this key milestone in shark and ray conservation." Delete the scoop?
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The best diving in the world can be found within our state's borders. Delete the scoop?
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There may be worldwide coral bleaching by the year 2056, according to the latest emissions scenarios and climate models. Delete the scoop?
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The oceans are still one of the most mysterious places on our planet. Whether it's the depths of the ocean, where light is scarce and the only life huddle Delete the scoop?
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Less than half of the 280 million metric tons of plastic produced each year ends up in the landfill. A fair bit of the rest ends up littering the landscape, blown by the wind or washed down streams and rivers into the sea. Delete the scoop?
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Campaigners dismayed that ministers rejected advice to create 127 zones, which are intended to protect ocean floors Delete the scoop?
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A unique dive site, previously unknown to the scientific community, has been discovered by the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), The Healthy Reefs Initiative (HRI), and their local partners near the coastal town of Tela, Honduras. Delete the scoop?
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MEXICO CITY - A group of divers who, together with tourists, were exploring the ocean nature reserve of Roca Partida in Mexico, when the spotted a beautiful Whale Shark entangled in a thick rope. Delete the scoop?
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In addition to negative consequences caused by overfishing and pollution, coral reefs face another major existential threat: increased acidity from warming oceans. Delete the scoop?
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As part of the last meeting of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites), held this week in Bangkok (Thailand), the national government banned fishing for oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in Brazilian waters. The decision was made in order to preserve this endangered species. Delete the scoop?
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One strategy to help protect and research sharks is ecotourism. A recent study around Costa Rica’s Cocos Island, estimated the value of a Hammerhead shark at US $1.6 million each for tourism purposes, compared to less than $200 it could sell for. A 2011 study by the Australian Institute of Marine Science had an even bigger difference, estimating a lifetime value of nearly US $2 million dollars for a Reef shark in Palau vs. only $108 for it’s sale in a fish market. Governments are starting to take notice of this economic value; countries including Australia, Palau, as well as the Cook Islands have recently created large marine areas to protect sharks and other ocean life. 
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March 19, 4:39 PM
When most people hear the words “shark” and “tourism” in the same sentence, the first thing they’re likely to think of is how to avoid them. Unfortunately, these people are missing an opportunity to witness and learn about one of nature’s truly astounding creatures. While shark attacks are real and many movies and media outlets capitalize on this fear, there are ways to avoid danger and have a great experience while contributing to shark conservation. Delete the scoop?
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RedOrbit Wandering Whitetip Sharks Stick Close To Home In Bahamas RedOrbit Because the sharks were also found prowling for hundreds of miles in the waters around the Atlantic island nation, the biologists say their study could have implications for...
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“Oceanic whitetips frequently take bait meant for other species like tuna and swordfish,” co-author Demian Chapman, an assistant director of science at the Institute for Ocean Conservation at Stony Brook University, told BBC News. “Fisherman will take all of these sharks that were incidentally hooked and they will take their fins, and that is fatal to the shark.”
“If we want to continue to see these animals in our oceans, fishing nations will have to work together to protect this species, and monitoring of trade and enforcement measures will need to be coordinated on an international level,” he added.
In future studies, the marine biologists say they will focus on finding out the reason behind the sharks’ migrations. By using ultrasound scanners and hormone testing, they plan to see if the pattern is related to the animal’s two-year reproductive cycle. Delete the scoop?
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The Westmorland Gazette Divers to clear Lake Windermere Divernet The litterpick, on Saturday, 2 March, is expected to see up to 200 divers from the UK and other European countries clearing debris from England's largest lake, which is ten miles long... Delete the scoop?
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They look like aliens or underwater explosions, but they're actually jellyfish – shot in the freezing waters off Russia. Delete the scoop?
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The Obama administration can make substantial improvements to the health of the ocean on its own -- improvements that spur our economy, and restore and protect abundant oceans. Delete the scoop?
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By: Courtney Arthur, Marine Debris Research Coordinator If you are visiting Seattle before the end of May, consider a trip to the University of Washington’s Burke Museum of Natural History a... Delete the scoop?
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It is estimated that up to 100 million sharks are killed by people every year, due to commercial and recreational fishing. Meanwhile, the average number of fatalities worldwide per year between 2001 and 2006 from unprovoked shark attacks is 4.3. Delete the scoop?
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposes protections for 66 coral species. Delete the scoop?
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Is the ubiquitous use of tiny fragments of plastic in cosmetics a serious problem for the marine environment, and what can be done about it? Delete the scoop?
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It is evident that the ocean’s conditions are changing at alarming rates due to natural disasters and man’s activities. Pressures such as global warming, hurricanes and boat groundings all increase the environmental and physical stresses on delicate coral reefs. Delete the scoop?
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