Rare ocean Sunfish sighting captivates Baja California beachgoers

On February 10, 2025, beachgoers on the shores of Baja California Sur, Mexico, were treated to the rare sight of the ocean sunfish, known scientifically as Regalecus glesne, also popularly referred to as the “fish from the end of the world.” Read more here.

Eight cold stunned sea turtles released back into the ocean

The turtles were found suffering from hypothermia due to frigid waters, but thanks to dedicated wildlife teams, they made a full recovery. Read more here.

Scientists sound alarm after killer whales wreak havoc off the coast of South Africa

A pair of killer whales with a taste for shark liver have cleared South Africa’s Gansbaai Bay of its great white sharks, setting off a chain of unexpected consequences in the marine food web, reported The Guardian. Read more here.

Over 150 whales stranded on Australian beach

A mass stranding of more than 150 false killer whales on a remote island beach south of the Australian mainland has taken a grim turn, with rough seas hindering rescue efforts. Read more here.

Far North has almost half of NZ’s turtle strandings

An unusually high number of turtle strandings has kept Far North Department of Conservation staff busy, with 19 washed ashore in Te Hiku over spring and summer, with some set to be released back into the ocean. Read more here.