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The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles

Astrid Arellano

May 09, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Kino Bay, Sonora

A family of former fishers created the Kino Bay Turtle Group to monitor sea turtles in Mexico’s La Cruz Lagoon. The conservationists work to rescue and tag turtles entangled in fishing gear, track the population, and educate the public about their importance.

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A Philippine town and its leaders show how mangrove restoration can succeed

Mavic Conde

May 04, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Prieto Diaz

With support from the local government, a community-based program in the Philippines trains residents in mangrove reforestation, then teaches them how to sustainably manage the marine ecosystem. The program also helps them find livelihoods that don’t involve cutting the mangroves down.

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Up-Close Ecotourism Is Nurturing Gray Whales in Mexico

Michaela Haas

May 01, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Baja Sur

A fishing cooperative at the San Ignacio Lagoon protects gray whales that use the lagoon as a nursery by not fishing at that time of the year. Instead, their income comes from ecotourism which brings people close to the whales during that season.

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Biological Breaks Helping Improve Fish Production on Lake Kivu

Germain Nsanzimana

April 14, 2023 |

The Chronicles |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

The Rwandan government bans fishing on Lake Kivu during August and September for what they call a “Biological Break.” They pause fishing when the climate is best for fish reproduction and growth to ensure the fish population remains stable.

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Sustainable fish farming & agroecology buoy Kenyan communities

David Njagi

February 08, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Gatunga

Small-scale, onshore fishing allows local farmers to increase their income, as well as their food security. Onshore fishing is also a more environmentally friendly practice as it doesn’t require the use of harmful chemicals, like synthetic fertilizers. So far nine counties have adopted the practice, with about 300 fish farmers in the Gatunga region of central Kenya alone.

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Eating Lionfish

Anna Lionas

February 07, 2023 |

The Food Fix |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Cayman Islands

Restaurants in the Cayman Islands are hosting lion-fish catching tournaments and then cooking and serving the invasive species to reduce their population.

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In Maine, Seaweed Farming Helps Save Jobs and the Planet

Sue Williams

January 26, 2023 |

The Story Exchange |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Maine

In Maine, Atlantic Sea Farms is harvesting kelp while helping lobster farmers diversify their income in preparation for climate change effects. The farm provides free kelp seed to its farmers and promises a buyback guarantee for everything they grow. At the same time, the kelp removes carbon and nitrogen to help mitigate climate change effects warming the water.

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Restoring Hong Kong's oyster reefs, one abandoned oyster farm at a time

Peter Yeung

December 30, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: China, Hong Kong

Conservationists in Hong Kong are restoring oyster reefs by refurbishing abandoned oyster farms and creating habitat along the coasts. Their work is increasing the oyster population and providing habitat for numerous other forms of marine life. They hope the oysters will act as filters to help clean the water, too.

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Mussel Farming Is Healing the UK's Coastal Food Chain

Alexander Turner

December 22, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Scotland

Researchers are establishing mussel farms on suspended ropes off the coast of Scotland to restore marine habitat damaged by pollution and harmful fishing practices. The new habitat is also restoring the biodiversity of the area.

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Eating Crayfish

Cassidy Hough

November 29, 2022 |

The Food Fix |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Northern Waters Crayfish LLC. catches the invasive rusty crayfish in Minnesota and sells it for consumption to control the growing population.

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