Fish levels rise 10% in protected coral reefs

A new study devised to “test the mettle” of global coral reef conservation has found that areas in which marine protection is at its most effective, fish numbers have risen by approximately 10%. Read more here.

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle stranded in Wales after trump aid freeze

A rare turtle stranded on the Welsh coast faces an unexpected obstacle to getting home – US President Donald Trump. Read more here.

Indonesia seeks alternative funding as USAID freeze delays marine conservation efforts

Officials from Indonesia’s fisheries ministry acknowledge the impact, noting that long-term plans must now be adjusted while alternative funding sources are sought to sustain conservation efforts. Read more here.

Artisanal fisher’s environmental insight matches satellite accuracy

A new study has gone the lengths to provide hard evidence that when it comes to understanding the local environment, local knowledge shared among communities of artisanal fishers is not just good, it’s nearly as accurate as satellite data. Read more here.

Green sea turtle population at risk amid rising male mortality

Despite 2025 being in its early months, the rising number of green sea turtle deaths in Terengganu has reached an alarming level, with the state Fisheries Department recording 20 cases between January and March. Read more here.