AI and citizen science combine to help save sharks

One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations, and trends. To solve this, researchers at Virginia Tech, Stanford University, and others are building the world’s largest open database of shark sightings using online photos called sharkPulse. Read more here.

Global biodiversity framework advances protection of marine biodiversity, study shows

In 2022, numerous countries signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) with the goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss. Read more here.

Tracking sea turtles is a long slow process that just might keep them alive

This summer’s hatchlings won’t be back on land for 30 years. It’ll take at least that long to know how global warming is changing them. Read more here.

Great British Cleanup returns with call for public to take more responsibility

To mark the return of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean, which will run this year from 19 to 28 September, the charity is urging the public to take responsibility for beach litter by sharing perspectives from some of its beach clean volunteers. Read more here.

Fisheries conservation and sustainability focuses of seminar in Marshall Islands

Fisheries and marine resources are the driving force behind the economy, health and culture in the Marshall Islands and conservation and sustainable development are the focus of discussions at the three-day National Oceans Symposium that opened in Majuro on Tuesday. Read more here.