No speed limits: Feds drop rule mean to slow boats around right whales

A stricter speed limit isn’t coming to the waters of the North Atlantic right whale calving grounds off the Georgia coast after all. Read more here.

Rise in humpback whale sightings in the UK

Around the UK, sightings of seals and dolphins – and lately of tunas, too – are relatively common. In the past few months, however, visitors to the UK’s vast coastlines have been surprised by an increasing number of humpback whale sightings throughout the winter months. Read more here.

Collaborating for change: How teams are shaping the future of ocean exploration

The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored frontiers of our planet. Despite technological advancements, much of what lies beneath the surface is still a mystery. Read more here.

The hidden threat to ocean ecosystems

Recent research from Tel Aviv University has revealed a critical challenge in tracking marine microplastics: once consumed and excreted by marine organisms, plastic particles become increasingly difficult to detect. Read more here.

Complaint filed against Portugal for fishing

The French organisation Bloom, for the preservation of the marine environment and species, has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Portugal, Spain and France, for not controlling their fishing fleets. Read more here.