Australia’s marine safe zones may vanish in 15 years

According to a new study, even under today’s optimistic climate scenarios, ocean conditions considered extreme today will become the new normal in Australian waters in just 15 years, increasing threats to thousands of marine species. Read more here.

A South Atlantic marine treasure in need of protection

Located off the coast of the Brazilian states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, the vast Abrolhos Seascape is home to some of the South Atlantic Ocean’s richest marine biodiversity. Here, more than 500 species inhabit coral reefs, mangrove forests and islands. Brazil’s largest humpback whale breeding ground also occurs within the seascape. Read more here.

Asia workshop boosts collaboration on ocean protection

Asia’s commitment to ocean protection advanced this week as regional leaders, scientists, and conservation practitioners gathered in Iloilo City for the Asia Regional Large-Scale Marine Protected Area Workshop held Nov. 19–21, 2025. Read more here.

Research team finds shark and ray diversity in decline

A team of international researchers led by the University of Vienna investigated the development of shark and ray biodiversity over the past 100 million years. Read more here.

Marine conservation must begin on land

As coastal ecosystems face mounting pressure, experts emphasize that protecting our oceans starts long before the shoreline. Read more here.