Oceans Archives - Tasmanian Times

Southern Right Whale Population Recovery has Stalled

Australia’s population of southern right whales has experienced substantial growth since the late 1970s when they began to recover from whaling, but...

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Microplastics a ‘Mega Problem’ for Waterways

Media release – Conservation Volunteers Australia, 8 June 2024 Microplastics mega problem this World Ocean Day Microplastics are the ‘new face’ of Australia’s...

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Scientists Urge Caution on Marine-based CO2 Removal Methods

Media release – Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), 7 June 2024 Scientists urge caution on marine-based CO2 removal methods Limited understanding...

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79% of Marine Litter is Plastic

Media release – Conservation Volunteers Australia, 24 January 2023 Three-quarters marine litter plastic, despite ban successes (World Ocean Day Down Under) It’s official...

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Marine Heatwaves Provide Insights for Seabirds’ Futures

Media release – Australasian Seabird Group, 22 July 2023 Marine heatwaves provide insights for seabirds’ futures A global review has shown that...

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Help Kelp! Report Locations of Remnant Giant Kelp

Webpage – Kelp Tracker 2.0, retrieved 4 July 2023 Kelp Tracker 2.0 Kelp Tracker 2.0 invites ocean users to share their recent...

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Politics in the Pub: How can Integrated Management Help Tasmania’s Declining Marine Life?

Invitation – The Australia Institute, 13 April 2023 Politics in the Pub: How can integrated management help Tasmania’s declining marine life? Join...

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International Seaweed Symposium Comes to Hobart

Media release – Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, 17 February 2023 Seaweeds in a changing world: International Seaweed Symposium comes to...

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Experts Convene for Tas Ocean Summit 2022

Media release – Australia Institute Tasmania, 25 November 2022 World Experts Convene for Tasmanian Ocean Summit 2022 The Tasmanian Ocean Summit, presented by...