1. Say it Isn't So, Only 4% of the Ocean is Protected?!
This week, an article was published in Oryx reveals that only 4% of the world's ocean is protected. In 2010, representatives from nearly 200 countries met in Japan and adopted the United Nations' Aichi Targets to stem the rapid loss of biodiversity. The nations committed to protecting at least 10% of the ocean by 2020. Although the current percentage is very low, it has increased from 0.65% in 2006. Read more...
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2. Plastic Contaminates Table Salt in China

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3. Tiny Island Nation's Enormous New Ocean Reserve is Official
Last week, the Week in Review included the announcement that Palau would become on of the five largest fully protected marine areas in the world. This week, it's official! President Tommy Remengesau Jr signed the legislation to protect all 193,000 square miles of the country. Palau has a history of bul, or setting aside smaller reef areas during fish spawning and feeding periods to give the populations time to recover. Read more...
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4. Georgia Man Gets 21 Months for Stealing Sea Turtle Eggs

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6. Rapidly Warming Ocean is a Key Factor in Collapse of New England's Cod Fishery
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