Sharks released into Dubai waters get new lease of life after Atlantis breeding programme

Sharks and rays bred in captivity have been released into the Arabian Gulf in an effort to safeguard the futures of two threatened species. Read more here.

Marine heatwaves driving extended whale and dolphin stranding seasons

Increasingly warmer seas could see new types of marine mammals beaching on New Zealand’s shores, experts say. Read more here.

Combating ocean pollution one plastic bottle at a time

The world generates around 350 million tonnes of plastic waste per year, according to Our World in Data, a research organization. Read more here.

Local organizations secure funding for marine projects

The grants were awarded to the Guyana Marine Conservation Society and the EMC Foundation for pilot projects that will pave the way for the implementation of the Blue Social Challenge Fund in Guyana. Read more here.

Research maps potential risks to iconic marine wildlife

The areas used by six threatened marine megafauna species overlap with a myriad of human activities in the waters of Australia’s north west, a collaborative study led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has revealed. Read more here.