Marine Conservation

The work of marine biologists and oceanographers inform policy-makers about the current state of the oceans. Their research findings warn of problems looming, either for individual species or entire habitats and ecosystems.

Often marine biologists can suggest possible conservation measures, but it rests with the policy-makers to implement these.

The general public have a role here – politicians respond to significant pressure groups.

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Latest articles in Marine Conservation

Little Known River Dolphin May be Most Vulnerable to Extinction

New findings suggest that South America's La Plata River dolphin, or Franciscana, is more seriously endangered than present IUCN evaluation indicates.

Apr 17, 2012 – Dawn M. Smith

Sounding The Depths, How Noise Pollution is Changing Our Oceans

Travelling five times faster than in air, sound is everything underwater. As oceans get noisier, marine life is suffering in ways we are yet to understand.

Mar 27, 2012 – Sarah Curran-Ragan

Plastic Soup Choking Ocean Life

Imagine a million tonnes of plastic, it's impossible. But its how much we dump into our ocean each year, and it's choking the world's marine life.

Jan 28, 2012 – Sarah Curran-Ragan

US Fisheries Bycatch Report Shows High Marine Wildlife Losses

This initial government report gives estimated numbers of sea turtles, seabirds, marine mammals and non-target fish species killed in US fishing industry.

Jan 23, 2012 – Dawn M. Smith

Coordinated Conservation is Needed to Save Nemo and His Friends

International cooperation and knowledge must improve if clownfish, sharks, marine turtles and other stars of Finding Nemo are to be kept from extinction.

Dec 19, 2011 – Dawn M. Smith

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