Deep sea’s ‘ Dark Oxygen’ is most profound discovery of our time

The discovery caught the attention of the scientific community around the world when it was first detailed in 2024, including those at NASA who believe ‘Dark Oxygen’ could be key to understanding how life could be sustained on other planets and in habitats previously assumed to be incompatible with hosting life. Read more here.

US to ban seafood imports linked to marine mammal bycatch

The United States has taken a historic step to protect marine mammals by banning seafood imports that fail to meet U.S. bycatch reduction standards. Read more here.

Does seabed soil hold secret to supreme carbon storage?

Interest in natural carbon storage in the ocean has, to date, focused on mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows. However, a new study from Canadian researchers implores us to take a closer look at the very soil beneath us: the sediment on the seafloor. Read more here.

Biden administration designates marine sanctuary off Hawaii

NOAA has designated portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a 582,570-square-mile area in the Pacific Ocean, as a marine sanctuary. Read more here.

Sri Lanka joins Global Fight to protect oceans

By ratifying the BBNJ agreement, commonly known as the Global Oceans Treaty, Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to support large-scale marine protected areas, promote sustainable fisheries management and encourage marine scientific research. Read more here.