Scientists investigate surge in whale and dolphin strandings

The number of whales, dolphins and porpoises getting into difficulty has risen from about 100 a year to more than 300 over a 30-year period. Read more here.

Turkish scientists study climate change in Arctic Ocean

Turkish scientists are intensifying efforts to measure the effects of climate change in the Arctic Ocean, conducting biological, chemical, and physical monitoring during the country’s fifth national expedition. Read more here.

From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes, and we’ll all feel them

The ice-covered continent and the surrounding Southern Ocean are undergoing abrupt and alarming changes. Sea ice is shrinking rapidly, the floating glaciers known as ice shelves are melting faster, the ice sheets carpeting the continent are approaching tipping points and vital ocean currents show signs of slowing down. Read more here.

Sea Turtle Conservation creates a ripple effect in the Western Cape

The Morukuru Goodwill Foundation has deepened its long-standing support for marine conservation by renewing and expanding its partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Over the next three years, this commitment will fund the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of endangered sea turtles into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area. Read more here.

Belize protects 25% of ocean territory under blue bonds program

The government says it has successfully completed Milestone 4 of the Belize Blue Bonds Program, a major step toward safeguarding the country’s marine resources. Read more here.