Deep sea mining: Norway approves controversial practice

The bill, passed on Tuesday, will accelerate the hunt for precious metals which are in high demand for green technologies. Read more here.

How Maine’s sea stars are fighting for survival in a changing ocean

“All marine life is struggling to adapt at the speed of climate change,” said Andrew McCracken, a Topsham native and Ph.D. student at the University of Vermont. Read more here.

Thailand surveys Omura’s Whales in the Andaman Sea

As of January 9, the white whale had not been found, although at least four Omura’s whales had been discovered. Read more here.

Florida teen transforms trash into art for ocean conservation

Ryan Moralevitz’s dedication to cleaning up waterways has garnered attention, leading to a significant showcase on Carnival Cruise Line in Port Tampa Bay. Read more here.

Heartbreaking images show the impacts of plastics on the seas

With hundreds of thousands of tons of plastic leaking into our seas annually and plastics having been found in all corners of the ocean, there is no doubting the impact they’re having on waterways and marine ecosystems. Read more here.