Ocean Conservation & Tidalpunk

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A community to discuss news about our oceans & seas, marine conservation, sustainable aquatic tech, and anything related to Tidalpunk - the ocean-centric subgenre of Solarpunk.

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Research proving impact of ocean acidification on marine life urgently needed: Report (news.mongabay.com)
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A group of marine scientists is calling for focused research that provides “incontrovertible evidence” of how ocean acidification impacts marine life.

In a report published Oct. 16., the scientists say that studies establishing a direct causal link between acidification and marine life are currently lacking, but are needed so policymakers can make informed decisions.

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Azores Archipelago Protects Thirty Percent of Waters - Mission Blue (missionblue.org)
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Note: If this tiny part of 30% around the Azores is really the largest network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Atlantic, this tells me that much-much more needs to be done and soon. Please don't get me wrong, I believe it's totally great they did this.

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Giant rock boiled the ocean 3.2 billion years ago. It was a 'fertiliser bomb' for life (www.9news.com.au)
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New research has uncovered what could very well be the key to our very existence.