Sharks killed at alarming rates despite regulations – study

Global shark populations are plummeting despite worldwide efforts to curb mass killings for their fins, researchers said in a new report showing that more needs to be done to protect one of the ocean’s apex species. Read more here.

Follow sea turtles rescued from N.C beaches as they migrate south

Two loggerhead sea turtles released by the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island are making their way south for the winter, equipped with satellite trackers so people can follow along on their journey. Read more here.

Protecting coral ‘nurseries’ as important as safeguarding established reefs

When imagining corals, the picture that comes to mind is usually a stationary one: a garden of rock-like structures covering sections of the ocean floor. Read more here.

To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species most important locations

Sharks and their relatives are some of the most imperiled animals on Earth: More than one-third of all known species are threatened with extinction. Read more here.

A single-celled microbe is protecting coral from heat and helping them survive climate change

This discovery marks a pivotal moment in our understanding of coral resilience, especially in the face of escalating ocean-warming events such as bleaching. Read more here.