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Award-winning ocean experts call for UN to ban high seas fishing at treaty talks

The recipients of a 2023 environmental award have called on the United Nations (UN) to ban fishing on the high seas. Ocean fisheries experts...
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Beware of activities against aquatic plants, animals – Marine NGOs

People living close to lakes and rivers have been enjoined to avoid activities capable of threatening the existence of aquatic animals and plants. The advice...
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Warming water inhibits growth of Great Barrier Reef coral, says study

Warm waters inhibit the growth of fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef, a study has found. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's...
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Commission urges members to fulfill financial commitments to save Lake Chad

The Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission, Amb. Mamman Nuhu, has called on member countries to pay up their financial commitments towards promoting livelihood...
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Niger Delta Blue Economy: UN group identifies $1.5trn blue opportunities, as expert raises concerns

 As Nigeria Blue Economy Stakeholders step up engagements through the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Forum to change the dynamics of the crude oil...
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Stakeholders call for review of Sea Fisheries Act

Stakeholders in the Nigerian fishery industry are calling for the review of the Sea Fisheries Act 1992 to ensure sustainable fisheries resources, viable living...
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Nigeria, 99 others back agreement against illegal, unregulated fishing

Global action to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has intensified as Nigeria and 99 other countries have now committed to the UN...
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