Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Walking along Longboat Key’s beaches, some parts of the beach are flatter. In some areas, beachgoers can see through to Gulf of Mexico Drive. In this upcoming nesting season, sea turtles will experience the same. Read more here.

Chennai coast sees over 1000 Olive Ridley Turtle deaths in 30 days

Locally referred to as “Panguni Aamai,” the Olive Ridley turtles are crucial to maintaining the marine ecosystem’s balance. Known for their extensive migrations, these turtles travel up to 7,000 kilometres annually to nest along Tamil Nadu’s coast, with peak nesting season typically beginning in January. Read more here.

Trump’s second term spells disaster for endangered ocean and coastal animals

During his first administration, Trump became the first president in history to un-protect a protected area when he lifted fishing restrictions in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the 4,900-square-mile home to many endangered marine species and fragile deep-sea corals. Read more here.

Ocean heatwave likely killed 30,000 fish of Western Australia coast

Experts believe the unusually high sea temperatures, which soared above normal levels, caused widespread marine stress, leading to the massive fish die-off. The event has raised concerns about the health of marine ecosystems in the region and the broader impacts of climate change on ocean temperatures. Read more here.

Marshall Islands declare a new marine sanctuary

The first marine sanctuary of the Marshall Islands has just been announced by the Pacific island nation. While it will cover two remote atolls, it will span across 48,000 square kilometres around the country’s two northernmost islands – Bikar and Bokak. Read more here.