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Papua New Guinea
Ocean Journalism Awards

Honoring outstanding reporting on critical ocean issues in Papua New Guinea

From the state of inshore fisheries to the impacts of climate change, journalists in Papua New Guinea have the power to elevate public discussion of critical marine issues that impact the economic, social and cultural health of the country. SeaWeb created the Ocean Journalism Awards to honor its Sea Series participants who have demonstrated a level of excellence in covering marine-related stories.

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Let your images of your research help illuminate ocean issues

The coral pictured here suffers from white-band disease. First identified in 1977 when it struck a reef in the Caribbean, this lethal coral disease primarily targets Elkhorn and Staghorn species.

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European Union Moves to Close Shark Finning Loopholes

The European Parliament voted to close loopholes which had permitted some forms of shark finning to occur. The EU had previously banned shark finning but special permits allowed some finning to continue. Parliament’s vote, with almost 90% in favor, closes loopholes in the existing law and ends special permits. The details of implementation will now be considered by EU ministers.

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