Marine Legend Killed in Philippines | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Renowned marine biologist Kent Carpenter, 73, was brutally murdered in his Philippine home by masked assailants who shot him in the head and stole valuables before fleeing. A global conservation icon known for his groundbreaking work in the Coral Triangle and his warnings about climate collapse’s impact on oceans, Carpenter was in the Philippines for research and had planned to retire this fall. His longtime partner was injured during the attack. Authorities are racing to solve the case, as the scientific community reels from the loss of a titan whose legacy continues to shape marine conservation worldwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d31ef792f7924d7