Collective effort begins to map sea grasses in the Western Indian Ocean

A new research collaborative, the Large-Scale Seagrass Mapping and Management Initiative (LaSMMI), is now working on mapping seagrass meadows along multiple African countries in the Western Indian Ocean. Read more here.

Beached sperm whale calf brings attention to marine life threats

A call to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC), Wildlife Alert Hotline for help and photos sent in identified not a dolphin, but a rare and endangered dwarf sperm whale calf. Read more here.

Drones to assist in marine conservation efforts in PNG

Using drones to support marine conservation in Papua New Guinea (PNG), we’re enhancing monitoring of coral reefs, marine life, and ecosystems. These high-tech tools provide real-time data, helping protect and preserve the rich biodiversity of PNG’s coastal waters. Read more here.=

Scientists make first of its kind discovery off the coast of Chile: ‘We need to implement management plans’

Experts stress the urgency of implementing management plans to protect these newly discovered areas, highlighting the need for sustainable conservation efforts to preserve the region’s unique biodiversity. Read more here.

Biden permanently bans oil drilling in nearly all federal waters

The White House announced today that President Joe Biden is banning new offshore oil and gas drilling along 625 million acres of US coastline, taking the total area of ocean he’s protected to 670 million acres. Read more here.