No hurricanes led to a historic sea turtle nesting for Sarasota beaches

There was a record high for the number of sea turtle nests recorded along Sarasota beaches, but there are still challenges when it comes to conservation efforts. Read more here.

Humpback whale entanglements have surged on the West Coast

After a humpback whale came ashore near Yachats entangled in crab pot rope, rescuers removed the gear, but the animal remained stranded alive on the beach for roughly 48 hours before it was euthanized Monday. Read more here.

Lethal dose of plastic for seabirds and marine animals ‘much smaller than expected’

A new study looking at the impacts of plastic ingestion by seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals found that relatively small amounts of consumed plastic can be deadly. Read more here.

Stress caused by hurricane rainfall overwhelmed sea anemones

Two Virginia high school students have discovered how sea anemones respond to salinity changes caused by hurricane rainfall. As hurricanes worsen due to climate change, this important information could help conservation efforts and inspire advocacy efforts. Read more here.

Impact of ocean acidification and warming on marine trophic levels

Species are facing altered habitats due to rising temperatures, which can disrupt existing interactions and biodiversity. Read more here.