Blue whale decline in Sri Lanka tied to climate and human activity

With multiple pressures on these massive creatures — from ship traffic on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, to disturbance from whale tourism, pollution and surface sea temperature rise and climate change — there are several possible factors for the disappearance of the whales. Read more here.

Why Pacific Coral Reefs are vital for marine animals

These underwater wonders serve as crucial habitats for countless marine species, from microscopic plankton to massive pelagic fish. Read more here.

NZ Sea Lion officially ‘endangered’ as population falls below 5,000

Half of New Zealand’s sea lion population is expected to disappear over the next three decades, the Department of Conservation found as it downgraded the conservation status of the species to “nationally endangered”. Read more here.

Marine activist highlights exploitation in Mu Ko Surin National Park

Siranudh, who previously served as an adviser to the director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), revealed that Mu Ko Surin is the only national park he had avoided visiting during his tenure. Read more here.

Steve Reed urged to stop sediment dumping near Brighton

Hundreds of people have urged the secretary of state to intervene to stop sediment being dumped close to a shoreline amid fears it is “smothering” marine life. Read more here.