New evidence spells massive trouble for world’s sharks, rays and chimaeras

A third of the world’s sharks, rays and chimaeras are threatened with extinction, and their numbers have dwindled since 1970, finds a new IUCN report and a study. Read more here.

Suspected illegal fishing off Goat Island prompts call for help

Footage filmed by Mueller shows some of the swimmers leaving the boat and heading back to shore with the chilly bin in tow. Read more here.

Shark found dead in Cornwall after suspected sport fishing

An endangered species of shark was found dead at a beach in Cornwall after experiencing “significant trauma” after suspected “sport fishing”, a wildlife trust said. Read more here.

Biden to block offshore oil drilling across 625 million acres of US waters

President Joe Biden will move Monday to block all future oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of federal waters — equivalent to nearly a quarter of the total land area of the United States, according to two people briefed on the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement is not yet public. Read more here.

A second Amazon discovered: The underwater treasure spanning six countries

Beneath the waves of Southeast Asia lies a marine marvel known as the “Amazon of the Sea.” Spanning six countries and teeming with life, this underwater treasure is unlike anything else on Earth. But what makes it so unique, and why is it under threat? Dive into the mystery of the Coral Triangle to uncover its secrets and understand why its future hangs in the balance. Read more here.