May 4th, 2012 
It was announced this week that the Camden Sound Marine Park will be Australia’s second largest marine reserve. Situated 300km north of Broome, it will be the first of four new parks. Camden Sound Park will cover 7,062 square kilometers.
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Camden Sound Marine Park to be the Second Largest Reserve in Australian Waters
Shrinking Glaciers, Rising Sea Level & Long-Term Changes in Climate Patterns…Why the Public Should Care
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) April 09, 2012
Leaders from aquariums around the country will convene in Baltimore this week to discuss and explore best practices and programs for inspiring their audiences to be part of the global climate change conversation. The Communicating Climate Change and the Oceans: 2012 Summit, hosted by National Aquarium, will begin on April 15th.
Six Sea Turtles, Including a Rare Hybrid, Set to Kick-off the Sea Turtle Release Season for the South Carolina Aquarium
Charleston, SC (PRWEB) April 25, 2012
Its a once in a lifetime opportunity to see not one, not two, but six sea turtles be released back into the Atlantic Ocean. The turtles have spent the winter at the South Carolina Aquariums Sea Turtle Hospital recovering from various injuries, and now all have been cleared for release! Join us on Sunday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Isle of Palms County Park on the Isle of Palms. The release is being held in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission (CCPRC). The event is open to the public; attendees should plan to carpool, arrive early, and expect to pay for parking at the County Park.
Indonesia Reefs in Komodo National Park Falling Victim to Illegal Fishing
As hobbyists we depend on the worlds natural reefs not only for our livestock but for our education, and when one is threatened I feel that it’s our personal responsibility to take note. Recently video was released showing the devistation that has been caused by illegal fishing in Indonesia’s Komodo National Park.
Acidification Causes “Stupid” Corals
A new study out has found that acidification studied on the Great Barrier Reef may actually change the behavior of baby corals so much that they may be labeled as stupid. This research has shown that it may affect the way corals settle on the reef.
Winners and Losers of Climate Change
A new study on the hot topic of Climate change and its future impacts on coral reefs suggests that not all corals will perish but instead that the species inhabiting these areas will merely shift.
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Early Human Coral Reef Impacts
Recently evidence has led scientists to believe that human impacts began damaging the reefs even before carbon emissions started to acidify the oceans. New evidence shows that deforestation and overfishing have been changing the fragile ecosystems off the coast of Panama since the beginning of the 1900′s.
