Rare sea slug spotted in Sussex harbour for the first time

The charity said the sea slug is usually found in warmer waters and has only been recorded in UK waters in the past couple of years, suggesting they are moving due to climate change. Read more here.

Breakthrough in marine conservation: Leopard sharks inseminated to boost genetic diversity

The shark, named Zimba, is one of the first captive leopard sharks in the world to be artificially inseminated with the sperm of wild sharks in an attempt to build populations around the world. Read more here.

UK government report published on marine protected areas network

The report is a vital step in achieving the UK’s environmental goals, ensuring sustainable marine ecosystems, and enhancing the protection of vulnerable marine species. Read more here.

Urgent call for marine conservation as Hong Kong marine conservation alliance highlights coral bleaching report

A key demand from the Alliance is for the Hong Kong government to designate 30% of local waters as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) or protected by Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) by 2030. Read more here.

Documentary shows devastating impact from massive extraction of marine shells in Costa Rica

This is compounded by the alteration of marine habitats, because shells play a key role in the formation of calcareous structures, fundamental for organisms like corals. Read more here.