Methane chasers: Hunting a climate-changing gas seeping from Earth’s seafloor

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can pack more than 25 times the global warming punch of carbon dioxide, and atmospheric methane emissions have been growing significantly since 2007. So it’s vital that humanity knows how and where methane emissions are coming from, including the world’s oceans. Read more here.

How Cayman helped bring green sea turtles back from brink

Just after dawn, before the beaches fill with tourists, volunteers fan out across Cayman’s shoreline. Each morning, they walk mile after mile, scanning the soft sand for the distinctive tyre-track pattern left by a nesting turtle known locally as the batabano. Read more here.

Solar-powered vessel advances Philippine marine science and plastic research

Holcim Philippines has been advancing its commitment to sustainability and circularity through the Circular Explorer, a pioneering solar-powered catamaran designed to recover marine litter, promote recycling, and support cutting-edge marine science in partnership with local and international institutions. Read more here.

Green sea turtles are no longer endangered; here’s what helped them make a comeback

After decades of global conservation efforts, green sea turtles are rebounding. However, climate change and human pressures still threaten their future. Read more here.

Mexico To Release 350 Dolphins To Seaside Sanctuaries Following Ban On Marine Mammal Shows

In a historic breakthrough for animal welfare, Mexico has announced plans to release approximately 350 captive dolphins to seaside sanctuaries, where they can relearn natural behaviors, and those deemed fit can gradually be returned to the wild, effectively ending all dolphin shows. Read more here.