Ocean Conservation

‘No escape’ as invisible ocean killer spreads across planet

University of Adelaide’s Professor Ivan Nagelkerken donned his wetsuit and diving gear and set up cameras around an underwater volcano system that naturally spews carbon dioxide into the ocean. Read more here.

This top marine scientist is determined to resolve deep-sea mining’s murky feature

Brazilian marine scientist Leticia Carvalho will be the first-ever woman, oceanographer and person of Latin American heritage to lead the International Seabed Authority. Read more here.

A giant whale shark is spotted off the coast of Tenerife

Earlier today, a recreational fishing boat posted a video of one spotted swimming gracefully through the waters by Los Gigantes in the south of Tenerife, which is very unusual as they are normally found in warmer tropical waters and subtropical waters around the world. Read more here.

Study finds reliance on single use plastic still a problem for Brits, despite ocean concerns

The research involving 2,000 adults highlighted that while a small number openly litter at the beach, a mere quarter of the respondents recognise the harmful effects their actions have on marine life. Read more here.

Maine is inspiring Canada to help more fish

Maine’s progress in salmon restoration over the last decade is inspiring Atlantic Canada to work harder toward its goals for the fish, the new president and chief executive officer of the Atlantic Salmon Federation said. Read more here.