Are Florida’s dolphins at risk from plastics in rain?

Among their most startling findings, these studies have previously uncovered profound levels of plastics within dolphin stomach contents and breath, while the chemicals used to make these plastics – known as phthalates – have been found in dolphin urine. Read more here.

Conservation groups applaud US court’s decision to reinstating right whale protections

Conservation groups are applauding a US appeals court’s decision reinstating a 2024 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements — one of two major threats to the species’ survival and recovery. Read more here.

New seaweed farming project tackles climate change of England

Off the coast of England, a new collaborative project seeks to advance sustainable marine practices, with a particular emphasis on the potential of seaweed and kelp farming to address climate change and support nutrient cycling. Read more here.

Why are scientists counting tiny Antarctic sea creatures from space?

Despite being the size of a paperclip, krill are one of the most important creatures on Earth. Read more here.

Scientists finally solve the mystery of sea turtles ‘lost years’

For decades, researchers have puzzled over the lives of these creatures between the time they hatch and their return to coastal areas as near-adults. This period can last anywhere from one to 10 years. Read more here.