Environmental conservation

Rescued Male Seahorse Gives Birth to Hundreds of Babies at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Fishkeeping, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Aquarium, Animals, Marine aquarium, Clearwater, CMA, Seahorse, Recreation, Environmental conservation

Just a few days later while under observation, the seahorse gave birth to hundreds of babies.

Key Points: 
  • Just a few days later while under observation, the seahorse gave birth to hundreds of babies.
  • The staff at CMA are monitoring both father and his babies to ensure they are healthy and have access to proper nutrition.
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to preserving our marine life and environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release.
  • The mission and potential to change people's lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

Oceana Welcomes New Legislation to Improve U.S. Fisheries Management

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Environmental impact of fishing, Fisheries law, Oceana, Bycatch, Marine conservation, Natural environment, Environmental conservation, Fish conservation, Sustainable fishery, Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

The legislation, titled the Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, would improve habitat conservation, bycatch management, and requirements to rebuild stocks.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation, titled the Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, would improve habitat conservation, bycatch management, and requirements to rebuild stocks.
  • Oceana applauded the bills introduction and released the following statement from campaign director Whitney Webber:
    Its time to bring our fisheries law into the 21st century and harness the power of information and technology to better manage Americas fisheries.
  • We know that healthy fisheries are critical to sustaining our coastal communities and economy and look forward to working with Congress to strengthen our nations hallmark fisheries law.
  • The most recent reauthorization took place in 2006 and significantly strengthened the MSAs focus on conservation, science-based management, and long-term sustainability.

Beirut Bears start new life in American sanctuary

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Environmental conservation, Human behavior, Limbic system, Malnutrition, Motivation, Neuropsychology, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Beer pong

There they find a species-appropriate forever home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located near Keenesburg, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • There they find a species-appropriate forever home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located near Keenesburg, Colorado.
  • Trapped in tiny cages, some smaller than a ping-pong table, the bears had no water, sporadic food, and inadequate shelter from the weather.
  • Both bears, 2 males, Ulysses and Homer, not only suffered from malnutrition but also extreme stress and displayed severe behavioural disorders.
  • To conclude the last leg of the Beirut Bears mission, their flight landed in Chicago July 19, 2021.

Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeological Team to focus on fieldwork in eastern Canada in 2021

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Natural environment, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Parks Canada, Environment of Canada, Protected areas, RV David Thompson, Environmental conservation, Marine protected area

This summer, Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeological Team (UAT) will focus its 2021 research season aboard the Research Vessel (RV) David Thompson on conservation related projects in locations along the St. Lawrence River, Gulf of St. Lawrence and Labrador Coast.

Key Points: 
  • This summer, Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeological Team (UAT) will focus its 2021 research season aboard the Research Vessel (RV) David Thompson on conservation related projects in locations along the St. Lawrence River, Gulf of St. Lawrence and Labrador Coast.
  • The UAT's research activities in marine protected areas in eastern Canada include projects that support Parks Canada's archaeological, climate change and biological research, new protected area establishment and outreach initiatives.
  • "As a recognized leader in conservation, Parks Canada takes its mandate to protect cultural treasures and ecological integrity very seriously.
  • President & Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada
    The RV David Thompson, Parks Canada's research vessel, supports the Agency's marine science and underwater archaeological work.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Appoints Dr. Kyle Van Houtan as New President and CEO

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Other Natural Resources, Environment, Natural Resources, Other Science, Research, Science, Sea turtles, Turtle conservation, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Line 7, Shanghai Metro, Given names, Houtan station, Kyle, Florida, Environmental conservation

The Board of Directors of Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Kyle Van Houtan as its newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Kyle Van Houtan as its newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005866/en/
    Dr. Kyle Van Houtan, President and CEO, Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
  • Dr. Kyle Van Houtan has harnessed the trust of research, rehabilitation, education and conservation networks, said Brian Waxman, LMC Board Chairman.
  • Previously, Van Houtan was a program leader for NOAA, and studied at Duke University, Stanford University, and the University of Virginia.

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition Applauds Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for Signing the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act into Law

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Public policy, Environment, Other Policy Issues, Natural Resources, Natural environment, Environmental conservation, States of the United States, Environment of Florida, The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition, Animal migration, Ecological restoration, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife corridor, Florida

We are grateful that Governor DeSantis, as well as every single member of the Florida House and Senate, supported the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, said Jason Lauritsen, executive director, Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • We are grateful that Governor DeSantis, as well as every single member of the Florida House and Senate, supported the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, said Jason Lauritsen, executive director, Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition.
  • The Florida Wildlife Corridor embraces the natural lands and working lands that make Florida unique, valuable, and the state the world loves to visit.
  • The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act is the culmination of decades of work, said Mallory Dimmit, board member, Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition.
  • The Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition champions a collaborative campaign to permanently connect, protect, and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Suzano Sets out a New, Ambitious Long-Term Biodiversity Conservation Target

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Other Retail, Forest Products, Other Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Environment, Construction & Property, Cosmetics, Retail, Packaging, Manufacturing, Health, Home Goods, Biology, Branches of biology, Geography of South America, Conservation biology, Regions of South America, Biogeography, Environmental conservation, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, Biodiversity, Habitat fragmentation, Eucalyptus

Suzano, the world's leading eucalyptus pulp and paper producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, announced a new, long-term biodiversity conservation target on 25 June at its inaugural ESG Investor Presentation.

Key Points: 
  • Suzano, the world's leading eucalyptus pulp and paper producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, announced a new, long-term biodiversity conservation target on 25 June at its inaugural ESG Investor Presentation.
  • The ambitious target will connect half a million hectares of conservation areas by 2030, specifically focused on Brazils Cerrado, Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes.
  • This area covers an expanse of land the equivalent of Paris, Madrid, Moscow, Oslo and Rio de Janeiro combined.
  • Suzano identified that the most impactful way to support biodiversity is to reverse the fragmentation of habitats by creating biodiversity corridors.

The countdown is on - Canada to host Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in June 2022

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Natural environment, Government of Canada, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, Marine conservation, Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Marine protected area, Oceanography, Parks Canada, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Environment and Climate Change Canada

From June 23-30, 2022, the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) will be held under the auspices of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Key Points: 
  • From June 23-30, 2022, the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) will be held under the auspices of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  • With Canada, the IUCN will co-host the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congressa key milestone in achieving our ocean goals.
  • IMPAC5 recognizes the important role of Indigenous knowledge and leadership in managing marine protected areas in Canada and around the world.
  • Canada supports IMPAC5 through Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Parks Canada Agency, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Wildlife sick of being dumped on by ships in Canada’s marine protected areas

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Scotland, Marine conservation, Environmental conservation, Natural environment, Oceanography, Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Marine protected area, Protected area, Dumping, Marine (Scotland) Act

Yet, wildlife are still waiting for the government to define this standard and reveal how it will be implemented and enforced.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, wildlife are still waiting for the government to define this standard and reveal how it will be implemented and enforced.
  • Until this definition is in place, ships will continue to dump these substances in our protected waters.
  • Sigrid Kuehnemund, WWF-Canadas vice-president of wildlife and industry, says:
    A ban on dumping in marine protected areas isnt as clear as it seems.
  • Developing a comprehensive definition of dumping in marine protected areas for commercial shipping in Canada: Technical reference document (2020).

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Market Global Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Habitat, Environmental ethics, Natural environment, Conservation biology, Philosophy of biology, Nature Conservation, Conservation, Biology, Nature, Environmental conservation, Malaysian Wildlife Law

DUBLIN, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growing technological advancement in the conservation of wildlife is shaping the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.
  • Major organizations are focusing on creating innovative technology solutions for the environmental, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.
  • The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market covered in this report is segmented by type into land resources conservation; natural resource conservation; wildlife preservation and protection; energy conservation and development; environmental beautification; forest resources; wildlife sanctuaries; botanical gardens; native plant societies; others.