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Revolutionary Or Deceptive? China's Robotic Fish Raise Eyebrows
Social media reactions range from demands for refunds to support for reducing live animal captivity. This follows a similar instance at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park in 2022.
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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Humpback Whale Freed From Entanglement After 22-Hour Rescue In Sydney
A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.
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UN Member States Reach "Historic" Agreement To Protect Ocean Life
The treaty is seen as essential to conserving 30 percent of the world's land and ocean by 2030, as agreed by world governments in a historic accord signed in Montreal in December.
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World Oceans Day 2021: Watch The Acrobats Of The Ocean Flip, Twist, Jump
World Oceans Day: Watch a stunning video of a pair of dolphins flip and spin in the air on World Oceans Day. Know the threats to marine life and how we can protect them.
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World Oceans Day 2020: Protecting The Marine Ecosystem
World Oceans Day 2020: The United Nations has said, "Preserving the planet is a job for everyone. The global goals aim to conserve the ocean, sea and marine resources for a sustainable future."
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Indian Student In UAE Invents Robots That Clean Oceans, Help Farmers
An Indian student in Abu Dhabi has developed robots to help protect marine life and also minimise human labour on farms, an innovation he hopes would be implemented on a bigger scale in the UAE, according to a media report.
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Greenpeace Urges Microbead Ban To Protect Ocean Life
Environmental group Greenpeace is calling for a ban in Britain on plastic "microbeads", found in many cosmetics, which they warn pollute the oceans and poison marine life.
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World First: Real-Life 'Mermaid' Dances Underwater With Tiger Sharks
Hannah Fraser, a 'professional mermaid' (who wears a functional mermaid tail at work), ocean environmentalist, performance artist and model, put her life on the line and danced with tiger sharks up to 17 feet long without dive or protective gear of any sort. Why? To protest against the Australian shark cull and the global slaughter of sharks.
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Revolutionary Or Deceptive? China's Robotic Fish Raise Eyebrows
Social media reactions range from demands for refunds to support for reducing live animal captivity. This follows a similar instance at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park in 2022.
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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Humpback Whale Freed From Entanglement After 22-Hour Rescue In Sydney
A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.
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UN Member States Reach "Historic" Agreement To Protect Ocean Life
The treaty is seen as essential to conserving 30 percent of the world's land and ocean by 2030, as agreed by world governments in a historic accord signed in Montreal in December.
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World Oceans Day 2021: Watch The Acrobats Of The Ocean Flip, Twist, Jump
World Oceans Day: Watch a stunning video of a pair of dolphins flip and spin in the air on World Oceans Day. Know the threats to marine life and how we can protect them.
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World Oceans Day 2020: Protecting The Marine Ecosystem
World Oceans Day 2020: The United Nations has said, "Preserving the planet is a job for everyone. The global goals aim to conserve the ocean, sea and marine resources for a sustainable future."
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Indian Student In UAE Invents Robots That Clean Oceans, Help Farmers
An Indian student in Abu Dhabi has developed robots to help protect marine life and also minimise human labour on farms, an innovation he hopes would be implemented on a bigger scale in the UAE, according to a media report.
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Greenpeace Urges Microbead Ban To Protect Ocean Life
Environmental group Greenpeace is calling for a ban in Britain on plastic "microbeads", found in many cosmetics, which they warn pollute the oceans and poison marine life.
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World First: Real-Life 'Mermaid' Dances Underwater With Tiger Sharks
Hannah Fraser, a 'professional mermaid' (who wears a functional mermaid tail at work), ocean environmentalist, performance artist and model, put her life on the line and danced with tiger sharks up to 17 feet long without dive or protective gear of any sort. Why? To protest against the Australian shark cull and the global slaughter of sharks.
