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Amid a rising tide of seagrass restoration, Shark Bay locals call for more power to heal their home
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Amid a rising tide of seagrass restoration, Shark Bay locals call for more power to heal their home

ABC  

From a research vessel bobbing above Shark Bay's crystal clear waters, the world is drawn with two shades of sea green. "When the seagrass started dying, the water turned black because the algae had polluted the water, and the sunlight couldn't penetrate through," vessel master Liam Ridgley said. " "Where there was nothing, there was just barren sand, all of …

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At Corner Inlet, fishermen have made a pact that safeguards their bay for future generations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

At Corner Inlet, fishermen have made a pact that safeguards their bay for future generations

ABC  

By the time the fishermen of Corner Inlet start to haul in their nets, the gulls and terns have arrived to supervise the catch. The main species Corner Inlet fisherman catch, King George whiting, rock flathead and southern garfish, all attract the Australian Marine Conservation Society's GoodFish Guide’s top sustainability rating. Gentle practice minimises harm Making a living from catching …

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Dugong conservation range notified by TN govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Dugong conservation range notified by TN govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The State government notified India’s first ‘Dugong Conservation Reserve’ in the Palk Bay, covering 448 square kilometres of the coastal waters of Thanjavur and Pudukottai districts in a bid to protect the endangered Dugong species and its marine habitats in the region on Wednesday. The announcement on the conservation reserve was made by the State government on the floor …

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India gets its first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 3 months ago

India gets its first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on Wednesday notified the country’s first ‘Dugong Conservation Reserve’ in Palk Bay covering the coastal waters of Thanjavur and Pudukottai districts with an area of 448 square kilometers. The coastal communities along Palk Bay understand the need to conserve dugongs and they have been cooperating with forest department in the conservation efforts ever since. To realise these objectives …

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Growing 'undersea prairies' brings life to oceans
2 years, 11 months ago

Growing 'undersea prairies' brings life to oceans

China Daily  

Zhang Peidong prepares to plant seagrasses in Laizhou Bay in Shandong province with one of his team members. Professor Zhang Peidong from the Ocean University of China has devoted the past 15 years to one thing: planting "grass" in "undersea prairies" to restore lush habitats to protect coasts, boost wildlife and store carbon. The "prairies" are seagrasses, widely recognized to …

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Shark Bay's seagrass meadows could die in another major marine heatwave, scientists say
3 years ago

Shark Bay's seagrass meadows could die in another major marine heatwave, scientists say

ABC  

Scientists say they are worried another major marine heatwave in Shark Bay could be the final nail in the coffin for seagrass meadows. Key points: A previous marine heatwave wiped out massive tracts of seagrass in Shark Bay Scientists are worried another marine heat wave could affect Western Australia's coast There are concerns that another major marine heat wave could …

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The far-reaching benefits of tiger sharks for climate
3 years, 2 months ago

The far-reaching benefits of tiger sharks for climate

BBC  

The far-reaching benefits of tiger sharks for climate Getty Images Tiger sharks have far-reaching impacts on their ecosystems, and can help fight climate change by protecting their habitats Worldwide, shark populations are on the decline. By keeping the sea cow population in check, tiger sharks in Shark Bay help the seagrass meadows thrive. In Shark Bay, the tiger sharks were …

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