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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

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The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for: economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and ocean ecosystem health. Achieving a sustainable Blue Economy requires amplified conversation, education and intentional efforts in ocean conservation. Trillion to the global economy annually.

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How a town tethered to coral learned to save its reef — and itself

Grist

Now, it serves a dual purpose, carrying scientists and volunteers on weekends and in off-hours to monitor the coral they’re working to save. And once the coral is nursed back to health, they can also be placed on rocky surfaces underwater to encourage new extensions off the reef. degrees Celsius.

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Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how.

Grist

On Tuesday, the United States government published the Fifth National Climate Assessment — an exhaustive summary of the leading research on climate change and how it affects life in every part of the country. That’s partly the result of more Americans feeling the effects of climate change in their daily lives.