A UN Summit held in Manila, Philippines took place last week to discuss ways in which countries can reduce wastewater and nutrient output in the oceans and adapting to climate change.
http://www.speakupforblue.com/in-ocean-news/green-economy-push-at-un-summit
There were also discussions on the way in which the world does business, i.e. a resource extraction model such as oil and gas extraction and mining. The seems to be more talks on shifting to a more environmentally friendly business model where the bottom line includes profits as well as environmental and social benefits.
Story Link: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=41070&Cr=Oceans&Cr1=
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Please watch: "Manatee: Are they still at risk?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIs3oXJRUtk
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