Tag: Marine Conservation
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Whales adapt to climate change: new diets, bubble tricks, and lessons in sharing
Introduction: The North Atlantic’s warming wave Rising ocean temperatures and increasing human activity have reshaped the North Atlantic’s marine ecosystems, triggering what scientists describe as abrupt changes for whales. A new study in Frontiers in Marine Science investigates how these leviathans adjust their feeding, migration, and social behaviors in response to a fast-changing environment. The…
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Dampier Artificial Reef: Recfishwest & Woodside Collaboration
Introduction: A New Chapter for Western Australia’s coast The Dampier Artificial Reef marks a significant collaboration between Recfishwest and Woodside Energy, aimed at boosting local fisheries while enhancing marine biodiversity along Western Australia’s coast. This purpose-built reef is designed to provide habitat for a variety of fish species, support sustainable fishing practices, and offer a…
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Dampier Artificial Reef Initiative: Recfishwest & Woodside
Overview: A Leap Forward for Western Australian Fisheries The Dampier Artificial Reef marks a significant collaboration between Recfishwest and Woodside Energy, aimed at supporting coastal communities and enhancing biodiversity along the Western Australian coastline. This purpose-built reef, positioned near Dampier, is designed to attract fish populations, create sustainable fishing opportunities, and provide marine researchers with…
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Seawater Microbes Signal Coral Disease: A Non-Invasive Breakthrough
New Tool for Coral Health: Seawater Microbes Signal Disease A recent study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands, reveals that the microbial communities living in surrounding seawater can serve as non-invasive indicators of coral disease. This innovative approach could transform reef monitoring by providing…
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Seawater Microbes Offer Non-Invasive Path to Detect Coral Disease, WHOI Study Finds
New Research Reveals a Non-Invasive Coral Health Indicator Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands, have unveiled a promising non-invasive approach to diagnosing coral disease: seawater microbes. By monitoring the microbial communities present in surrounding seawater, scientists can identify early indicators of stress and disease…
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Dublin Bay Oyster Graveyard: A Restorative Leap for a Rich Coastal Ecosystem
Reviving a Marine Cornerstone The oyster bed known to locals as the “graveyard” in Dublin Bay is being transformed from a symbol of decline into a hopeful model for ecological restoration. Once a thriving habitat that supported diverse marine life, the area faced years of silt buildup, disease, and overharvesting that eroded oyster populations and…
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Dublin Bay’s oyster graveyard rises from dead in effort to restore rich ecosystem
Dublin Bay’s oyster graveyard is being repurposed from a stagnant collection of discarded shells into a living backbone for the bay’s ecosystem. The revived project, driven by marine scientists, local volunteers, and coastal communities, aims to restore the towering, bustling reef-like structure that once supported a thriving marine food web. As the dinghy glides toward…
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Namibian Dolphin Boom: Thousands of Sightings in Walvis Bay Mark a Landmark Year
Record Dolphin Sightings in Walvis Bay Highlight a Coastal Conservation Boom Namibia is ringing in a milestone year for marine life research and conservation, as the Marine Eco Foundation Namibia reports an extraordinary tally of dolphin sightings in the Walvis Bay area in 2025. The foundation logged a total of 3,720 dolphin sightings, underscoring the…
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Dolphin Boom in Namibian Waters: Thousands of Sightings Mark a Year of Marine Stewardship
Overview: A Record-Setting Year for Dolphins in Namibia Namibia’s coastal waters have become a hotspot for dolphin sightings, with an estimated 3,720 sightings recorded in Walvis Bay during 2025. The figure underscores a landmark year for marine research and conservation efforts carried out by the Marine Eco Foundation Namibia (MEFN). The organization reports continued collaboration…
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Thousands of Dolphins Spotted in Namibian Waters: Walvis Bay 2025
Record Dolphin Activity in Walvis Bay Namibia’s Walvis Bay has emerged as a hotspot for dolphin activity in 2025, as researchers document an unprecedented level of sightings along the coast. The Marine Eco Foundation Namibia (MEF Namibia) reports a total of 3,720 dolphin sightings for the year, a milestone that underscores both the region’s rich…