New research shows value of simultaneous local, global action to help save coral reefs

The researchers found in a survey of nearly 2,000 study sites across the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans that favorable conditions such as clean water and sparse growth of seaweeds did, in fact, prime reefs to recover rapidly. Read more here.

‘Astounding’ ocean temperatures in 2023 intensified extreme weather events, data shows

Record levels of heat were taken up by the oceans in 2023, scientists said, and the data showed that for the past decade the oceans have been hotter every year than the year before. Read more here.

‘It rains flying fish every night’, say marine biologist rowing non stop across the Atlantic

The four women, including scientists from UBC and SFU, are raising money for ocean conservation. Read more here.

New ocean stewardship fund takes effect

A bill passed into law in 2021, which established an ocean stewardship special fund, took effect on Jan. 1. Read more here.

Conservation efforts ramp up on land and sea in 2024

“These programmes act to provide a future for under threat species, with education and conservation work done to protect natural habitats.” Read more here.