Five seabirds added to UK red list of most concern

The UK is known for its colonies of seabirds nesting in huge numbers on cliffs – but populations are plummeting amid a host of pressures, from climate change to a lack of food. Read more here.

Scientists to launch 6,000 meter deep exploration of PNG waters

A team of scientists are planning a 6,000-meter exploration of the ocean area to improve conservation efforts. Read more here.

$35m debt-for-nature deal aims to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs

A $35 million debt-for-nature swap between Indonesia and the U.S. aims to conserve coral reefs in eastern Indonesia over the next nine years, with the funding offset by canceled sovereign debt payable to the U.S. Read more here.

White House announces plastic pollution plan

According to the White House Fact Sheet about the strategy, this action marks the first time the federal government has formally acknowledged the severity of U.S. plastic pollution and the scale of the response necessary to effectively confront the issue. Read more here.

Famous ‘spy’ beluga whale found dead in Norway

“This morning, after receiving a sighting report from a local, our team arrived to find Hvaldimir floating peacefully in the water,” Marine Mind, a Norway-based nonprofit, said on Instagram. “It is not immediately clear what caused his death, a necropsy will be conducted to determine his early passing.” Read more here.