Tag: fisheries management
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Dampier Artificial Reef: Recfishwest and Woodside’s Coastal Collaboration
Overview: A Strategic Reef for Western Australia The Dampier Artificial Reef marks a significant collaboration between Recfishwest and Woodside Energy, aimed at supporting local fishing communities while enhancing biodiversity off the Western Australian coast. This purpose-built reef is designed to create new habitat for reef fish, attract marine life, and provide anglers with expanded opportunities…
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Dublin Bay’s Oyster Graveyard Reawakens: A Bold Hope for the Bay’s Ecosystem
Restoring a Crucial Habitat: Dublin Bay’s Oyster Revival In Dublin Bay, a quiet restoration project is turning a grim record into a hopeful future. Once an ill-fated guardian of the bay’s ecological balance, oysters faced decline from overharvesting, pollution, and changing currents. Today, a concerted effort is breathing life back into the waters, with a…
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Fresh Impetus for Tanzania’s Blue Economy: UDSM IMS at the Helm of Marine Innovation
New Momentum for Tanzania’s Blue Economy President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored a refreshed commitment to the blue economy, positioning the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) in Zanzibar at the center of this ambitious drive. By advancing research, fostering innovation, and championing sustainable management of coastal and marine resources, Tanzania…
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Fresh Impetus for Blue Economy: UDSM-IMS Champions Sustainable Ocean Progress
Transforming Zanzibar’s Seas into Economic Strength The blue economy is gaining momentum as a strategic pillar for Tanzania’s development, with the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) playing a pivotal role in Zanzibar. Recent remarks by President Samia Suluhu Hassan underscore the institution’s leadership in research, innovation, and sustainable management of…
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New Study Reveals the Shocking Fate of 60,000 South African Penguins
Overview: A Startling Finding in a Renowned Journal A new study published in Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology (Taylor & Francis) has revealed a troubling trend in the fate of South African penguins. The research points to a single, shocking culprit behind a high mortality rate that has affected tens of thousands of penguins over…
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New study links South African penguin mortality to sardine supply disruptions
New findings cast light on a grave penguin decline in South Africa A recent study published in Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology (Taylor & Francis) has brought a sobering focus to the high mortality haunting penguin populations along South Africa’s coast. Researchers report that, after years of monitoring and data analysis, a single culprit appears…
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International Cooperation Vital to Address Maritime Challenges, DFA Chief Says
International Cooperation at the Core of Maritime Security In a recent address, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the essential role of international cooperation in strengthening maritime domain awareness. She noted that persistent challenges in maritime security, as well as in the management of marine resources and infrastructure, demand coordinated…