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Marine Conservation

Petition Seeks to Ban Shark Fin Imports in the United Kingdom

Shark Guardian is promoting a new petition to curb fin trading. Activists say Brexit makes the change possible, but World Trade Organization obligations present hurdles.

Inside the Liveaboard Rescue Mission for Exuma’s Urchins

Divers aboard the Cat Pplau liveaboard become citizen scientists, helping the crew replant urchins to fight algal spread and repair the reefs of Exuma.

Researchers Use Global COVID-19 Shutdown to Study Ocean Noise Pollution

As COVID-19 movement restrictions quiet oceanic noise pollution, scientists study the falling noise levels to better understand effects of human-generated sounds on marine life.

#SharksNearMe Documents Sharks in Popular Culture

Since 2016, the hashtag #SharksNearMe has been used to document the golden age of sharks in pop culture.

Coral Restoration Can Aid Reef Resilience According to New Study

Coral restoration programs around the world improved coral complexity and hard coral cover, a step toward improving reef resiliency.

Francesca Virdis Earns Sea Hero Honors for Coral Restoration work in Bonaire

Congratulations to our latest Sea Hero, Francesca Virdis, head of Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire, which has raised and transplanted tens of thousands of corals.

Waste not, want not: The science of fish pee.

If you like marine biology and bathroom humor, urine for a treat with this edition of *Science Stop.*

Author and Underwater Photographer Suzan Meldonian Named Sea Hero

Suzan Meldonian is helping humans evolve through underwater photography and for that she has been named our latest Sea Hero.

How to Be a Diver Without Getting Wet

Ten ways to stay involved in the scuba community when times are tough.