Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Post

Under the Invasive Species Act, watercraft are defined as any conveyance used or designed for navigation on the water, including a motorboat, rowboat, canoe, punt, sailboat or raft. Vessels such as kayaks, jet skis, sailboats, paddle boards, canoes, fishing boats, dinghy boats, etc., are considered watercraft and are therefore vectors of aquatic invasive species spread under the Ontario Invasive Species Act. Click here to learn more about pathways of spread: https://bit.ly/3Ehk7nq

Fishing Report: A Week of Aquatic Adventures Date: 06-06-2024 Overview: As the symphony of waves lulls the shoreline and the water's embrace warms to the mid 70s, the aquatic world of Fish Whisper comes alive. Anglers from all walks of life converge on our cherished fishing spots, sharing stories, techniques, and the joy of the catch.

Everyone has to start practicing a new skill some time and somewhere. Best to do it in company with peers, right? When did you last had to learn an essential skill and what helped you to become proficient? #newskills #beginnersunite #bravealbatross

Bulldozing is bull-crab! We can’t remain silent about it 📢 🚫 Last year, the UK’s offshore marine protected areas were subjected to over 33,000 hours of fishing by vessels equipped with destructive bottom-towed fishing gear, Oceana UK Global Fishing Watch data has revealed. Bottom trawling ‘bulldozing’ destroys essential ocean habitats in minutes, and yet, incredibly destructive fishing is allowed in almost all UK marine protected areas (MPAs). True marine protection is good for both Ocean life and coastal communities, research shows. MPAs are supposed to be sanctuaries for precious marine life, from dolphins to starfish, coral to crabs. We need urgent political action to ban bottom trawling across all MPAs. Help save our seas. Tell the Government to stop bulldozing marine protected areas: https://lnkd.in/euvxFHZf #BacktheBlueBelt #MarineProtection #BottomTrawling

This initiative aims to reduce boat strikes and protect turtles, Mote scientists mapped hotspots to ensure turtle safety. Here's what to know about it: https://lnkd.in/d9RJwjx9

A study on right whale deaths in New York and New Jersey by Oceana has determined the cause is speeding boats in the area's shipping lanes. “Time and time again we see what happens when speeding boats and right whales collide,” Gib Brogan, Oceana’s campaign director, said in a statement. The organization has called for strict enforcement of existing speed limits and additional protections, like a go-slow caution when whales are detected, to be implemented. These findings are wholly in line with previous findings that boat strikes and fishing line entanglements are the leading causes of whale mortalities along the Northeast seaboard. To date, no whale deaths in the region have been attributed to #offshorewind activities. https://lnkd.in/egr54zJP

It’s our most spook-tacular project yet! 💀 Our team of ghost hunters are on a mission to find the 👻s of the ocean…ghost ships, that is! Ghost ships are ships that sank unintentionally–often during storms or war–and provide ecologically valuable habitats for a diversity of marine species, ranging from reef fishes to top predators. Understanding how fish communities use these shipwreck reefs can help guide management decisions, spatial planning for offshore development, and habitat enhancement to ensure healthy reef ecosystems and sustainable ecosystems. Learn more about this ongoing project involving ghosts of ships past: https://lnkd.in/ga6K6AyW #HappyHalloween #Halloween2023 🎃

Did you know about ghostfishing?  It's a serious issue affecting our oceans. Ghostfishing occurs when lost or discarded fishing gear continues to catch marine life. These "ghost nets" can entrap and kill a variety of sea creatures, upsetting delicate ecosystems. We all have a part to play in preventing this.  Remember to dispose of your fishing gear responsibly and participate in beach clean-ups. Together, we can make a difference. 🌊🐠  #ConservationVolunteers #GhostFishing #OceanConservation #MarineLife #OceanConservation #BeachCleanUp #BeachCleanUps