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In Pacific Ocean, Expanded Protections Didn’t Hurt Fishing
The expansion of two large U.S. marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Pacific Ocean had no measurable economic effects on the fishing industry, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, one of only a few studies to apply rigorous scientific methods to this issue.
Despite Recovery, Humpback Whales in the South Atlantic Ocean Face Threats
The population of humpback whales in the western South Atlantic Ocean is healthier than previously thought, according to research that incorporated new and more accurate data than were previously available. Unfortunately, this growing population could soon face additional difficulty due to climate change and changes in prey abundance in regions off the eastern coast of South America.