Africa: Disputes Over Africa's Ocean Resources - Here's What Could Help Avoid Them: [The Conversation Africa] Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. This growth threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and coastal communities' access to food and livelihoods that they have relied on… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TS1jnR #Africa #OceanResources #Sustainability #MarineConservation #Aquaculture
A 61-day fishing ban will be enforced along the Tamil Nadu coast from April 15 to protect marine resources and support fish breeding. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-fishing-ban-2026-updates-ae58awvb?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TamilNaduFishingBan #FishingBan2026 #MarineConservation #Thoothukudi
The Marine Conservation Society is not merely advising caution; it has placed all UK-caught cod in its lowest rating and is explicitly urging consumers to avoid it. That indicates a serious breakdown between stock health and current harvesting patterns.
#MarineConservation #CodCrisis #FisheriesPolicy #OceanHealth #SustainableSeafood #Environment #news

Consumers should “completely avoid” buying UK-caught cod, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has said, as it warned that populations have reached a dangerous point of decline despite zero-catch recommendations.

#Cod #Fishing #MarineConservation #MCS
Consumers urged to ‘completely avoid’ UK-caught cod as population plunges | Fishing | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/09/consumers-urged-to-completely-avoid-uk-caught-cod-as-population-plunges

Consumers urged to ‘completely avoid’ UK-caught cod as population plunges

Marine Conservation Society warns that fish numbers have reached dangerous point of decline

The Guardian

CHILEAN WATERS EXPANDED PROTECTIONS

Chile now has the 3rd largest fully protected marine area globally. Learn how 946,571 km² around Juan Fernåndez and Nazca-Desventuradas protects unique sea life.

#ChileOceanProtection, #MarineConservation, #JuanFernandez, #NazcaDesventuradas, #EndemicSpecies

https://newsletter.tf/chile-expands-marine-protection-juan-fernandez/

Chile just added 360,000 km² of protected waters, making its marine parks the 3rd largest in the world. This is a huge step for sea animals.

#ChileOceanProtection, #MarineConservation, #JuanFernandez, #NazcaDesventuradas, #EndemicSpecies
https://newsletter.tf/chile-expands-marine-protection-juan-fernandez/

Chile Protects 946,571 km² Ocean Around Juan Fernåndez Islands

Chile now has the 3rd largest fully protected marine area globally. Learn how 946,571 km² around Juan Fernåndez and Nazca-Desventuradas protects unique sea life.

NewsletterTF
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures https://arstechni.ca/uEs6 #marineconservation #deepseafishing #oceanography #syndication #fisheries #Science
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

Specially equipped nets can help save some species, while allowing fisherman to still catch others.

Ars Technica
Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRl25C #SaveTheTurtles #MarineConservation #TurtleProtection #WildlifeConservation #GabonWildlife
Africa: Kenya's Chance to Redefine Africa's Role in Global Ocean Diplomacy: [ISS] As host of the first Our Ocean Conference in Africa, Kenya could pursue a three-pronged strategy to achieve decisive ocean action. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRbdby #OceanDiplomacy #Kenya #OurOceanConference #SustainableOceans #MarineConservation