Massive deep-sea coral reef mapped off Atlantic Coast is 3 times the size of Yellowstone

Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. Atlantic coast. Read more here.

France temporarily bans fishing to protect dolphins

French marine experts CIEM estimate around 9,000 dolphins die in the bay each year after being accidentally caught in fishing gear. Read more here.

79% of marine litter is plastic: Study

This is according to Conservation Volunteers Australia, today launched the inaugural World Ocean Day Down Under as part of a national campaign of action through to international Word Ocean Day on June 8th. Read more here.

New study reveals large holes in America’s ocean protection

Thousands of marine species, and many vital habitats, have little to no coverage in America’s marine protected areas, according to a new study co-led by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Read more here.

Chile is first country to ratify High Seas Treaty

The treaty sets up a procedure to establish large-scale marine protected areas in the high seas, which cover nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans, aiming at reaching the target of conserving 30% of land and sea by 2030. Read more here.