New study details exactly how terrible algae is for Florida’s economy

Algal blooms can mean toxic fumes, green muck, nasty stench, and death for seagrass and marine animals. All of it is bad for Florida’s economy, and sometimes human health. But just how bad has been murky—until now. Read more here.

Fishermen in Kerala turn saviors of endangered gentle marine giants

Two days ago, local fishermen on the coastal shores of Kerala released a massive whale shark that had been entangled in their nets. Read more here.

Don’t blame the sharks: Research reveals why more hooked tarpon are being eaten

Called the “depredation rate,” the team found that 15.3% of tarpon that were hooked by anglers and fought for more than five minutes were eaten while still on the line. Read more here.

In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, new marine ecosystems are flourishing

Sea life, stuck to plastic bottles and other human trash, has journeyed far from coastal habitats—and may threaten local species. Read more here.

Record number of Manatees take refuge at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park

A​ record number of manatees was counted at Central Florida’s Blue Spring State Park on Sunday, the first day this year that temperatures in the area dropped below 40 degrees. Read more here.