Tokelau’s coral reef show signs of recovery

Tokelau’s coral reefs appear to be recovering following coral bleaching, according to a rapid assessment expedition led by Conservation International with New Zealand Geographic (NZ Geo). Read more here.

Dugong numbers plummet amid seagrass decline in Thailand’s Andaman Sea

Seagrass beds on Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast that support one of the world’s most significant populations of dugongs have died off in recent years, creating an increasingly challenging environment for the charismatic marine mammals. Read more here.

Good Fish Guide drops mackerel sustainability rating

Twice a year, the UK’s ocean membership charity updates the Guide in line with the latest scientific advice and this spring’s update sees 17 ratings change, with 8 moving down the sustainability scale. Read more here.

The world act now to safeguard the Pacific’s last wild frontiers

As the High Seas Treaty stalls, an opportunity to protect one of the Pacific’s most fragile ecosystems is emerging, writes Felipe Paredes of Oceana Chile. Read more here.

Seawall to be built at Bluff’s Ocean Beach

The beach, on the outskirts of the port town, had been off limits to the public since 2018 when contaminants including asbestos were found on the beach. Read more here.