1. World's Largest Ocean Cleanup Operation One Step Closer to Launch

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2. Costa Rica Bill Would Ban Plastic Shopping Bags

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3. Sea Lion Flippers Could Inspire Stealth Submersibles

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According to a recent study at the University of Adelaide, sharks may soon be unable to meet their energy demands which would impact the entire marine food chain. With the increasing levels of carbon dioxide and warm water, energy demands on sharks increase while the metabolic efficiency of sharks decreases. The influence of ocean acidification has remained unexplored for apex and mesopredators. The team of scientists have published the results of the study in Scientific Reports. Read more...
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5. Sayonara, Shamu!

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6. Ray of Hope for Critically Endangered Mekong Dolphin
A new population study done by the World Wildlife Foundation in conjunction with the Cambodian government revealed that the rate of decline of the Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin has slowed. The annual rate of decline has decreased five percent since 2007. Years of protecting the dolphin's habitat and removing gill nets has improved the population number but, there is still additional work required to enhance the critically endangered species. Read more...
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7. Paris Terrorism Will Not Impact UN Climate Conference
After the horrifying terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday evening, the world has united to support France and the people of Paris. In the midst of the traumatizing atttacks, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC COP 21) scheduled for December 2015. Airline and boarder security will be significantly heightened in France. This week, prior to the terror attacks, there were discussions on the climate deal and whether or not it was legally binding. For more detail on the deal, read here....
On behalf of Sea Save, our hearts and thoughts go out to all impacted my these terrorist attacks.
On behalf of Sea Save, our hearts and thoughts go out to all impacted my these terrorist attacks.
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