Climate crisis: Newly discovered reef in ocean ‘twilight zone’ offers hope for marine ecosystems

A newly discovered coral reef off the coast of Tahiti could prove there might be more ecosystems in the ocean’s depths that have not been damaged by pollution and global warming, scientists hope. Read more here.

New NASA satellite monitors ocean health

The PACE satellite – Plankton, Aerosols, Clouds, ocean Ecosystem – launched Feb. 8 from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. It’s begun to send data and images back to the ground. Read more here.

Marine conservationists among prestigious Whitley Awards winners

Marine biologist Naomi Longa and her all-female team of PNG coral divers; and Cameroon manatee expert, Aristide Kamla, declared prestigious Whitley Award winners. Read more here.

Public health issues ocean water quality warnings for all LA County beaches

Rainfall over the weekend has prompted Los Angeles County health officials to issue an Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory on Monday for all beaches countywide. Read more here.

New York Aquarium unveils powerful ‘washed ashore’ experience to raise awareness about ocean plastic pollution

An estimated 9 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually. Once plastic enters our waterways, it is deadly for many species and negatively impacts animals and people. Read more here.