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Ocean Conservation: Ocean Acidification and the Impacts of Fish Migration

Green Tech Challenge

Put simply, ocean acidification is the imbalance of chemical content in ocean water; whereby there is increased acidity, and upward temperature changes. The ocean has experienced a 26% pH drop in the last century. Ocean acidification has negative effects on sea-life and the ecosystem.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

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

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. Brazil’s coral ecosystems — the only reefs located in the south Atlantic Ocean — are comprised of a network of small reefs scattered along some 1,864 miles of the country’s coast.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

Cultural, spiritual, education and recreation needs. Habitats for plants, animals and micro-organisms vital to soil health and food production. Educate employees and business partners about biodiversity; integrate biodiversity targets with existing mechanisms; and seek partnerships to maximise impact.

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Review of Climate Policy Options

Low Carbon Prosperity

Emitting carbon pollution causes local air pollution and health costs plus the economic damages from storms, crop-loss, forest fires, rising sea-levels, ocean acidification, spread of disease and other issues. Carbon taxes can be beneficial to an economy.

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

Grist

Climate pressures like ocean acidification have made it harder for the mollusks to build and maintain shells. It also oversees weekly testing for toxic algae blooms, which infect shellfish and have become a growing public health hazard fueled by marine heat waves. Maine encourages climate education in public schools.