Antarctic whales’ remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing Huge industrial trawlers are competing for krill – the main food source for whales – in the Southern Ocean, removing vital nutrients from the ecosystem

"In the Southern Ocean, whalers slaughtered more than 2 million whales during the 20th century, pushing a number of species to the brink."
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‘There’s biological treasure here’: Chile’s endemic seals gain protection with new marine park Sixty years after the discovery of a colony of Juan Fernández fur seals, previously thought to be extinct, a landmark agreement extends ‘no take’ zone around the wildlife-rich archipelago

Juan Fernández archipelago, Pacific Ocean: the species Arctocephalus philippi was nearly hunted into oblivion, in the 19th century

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Stuart officials advocate for dedicated attorney to tackle river pollution crisis City leaders push for full-time legal support to address severe river pollution issues.

Stuart is stepping up its game in the fight against river pollution by hiring a dedicated environmental attorney to protect the St. Lucie River and its fragile ecosystem.

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Protecting marine mammals under MMPA & related regulations; reducing impact of geophysical surveys. #MarineLifeConservation https://fefd.link/r9Z6Q

Cool it’s safe, he’s not gonna eat us guys.

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