Coral chorus: Scientists are building library of individual fish sounds

While it’s true that ecologists already use underwater sound recorders to monitor marine environments, capturing dense soundscapes filled with the thumps, pops, and snaps from shrimp and fish, they have lacked the ability to interpret these sounds to a species level. Read more here.

Tahiti coral conservation: Reef warriors on a mission to protect the coral reef

The Island of Tahiti and it’s close partner of Mo’orea, located in the South Pacific, is home to one of the world’s healthiest, most colourful coral reef systems. This is due in large part to the investment of time and resources by local communities committed to Tahiti coral conservation, preserving their beauty and function as a cornerstone of life in The Islands of Tahiti. Read more here.

Greenpeace urge stricter fishing activity regulations

Greenpeace yesterday urged the government to incorporate stricter regulation of fishery activities into marine protected area planning to help revive endangered coral reefs around Taiwan. Read more here.

Fatal shark attack has Australians debate whether to use controversial net measure

NSW had been preparing to scale back its reliance on shark nets and trial alternative safety methods before the latest attack occurred, in which a man was killed by a great white shark in one of Sydney’s northern beaches. Read more here.

New conservation panel to focus on microorganisms crucial for human and planet health

The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, has established a new expert group that will help shape conservation priorities for a previously overlooked but vital group of organisms: microbes. Read more here.