China to build ‘deep sea space station’ 6,000 ft below sea level

As reported by the South China Morning Post, the facility is expected to sit some 6,000 feet below the ocean surface and be completed by 2030 with the ability to accommodate up to six scientists who will inhabit the ‘deep-sea space station’ for up to a month at a time. Read more here.

Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species

A critically endangered species of shark could be forced to adapt to new habitats—or face extinction—as a result of changes in the ocean predicted to occur as a result of climate change, a new study has suggested. Read more here.

How one Scottish community is restoring a critical marine environment

The chilly Scottish waters off the Isle of Arran are coming back to life. Colorful sea creatures flourish, seagrass meadows sway with the currents, and shellfish populations thrive. Read more here.

France launches ocean conservation campaign in PH

The new call to action called the “100 Days for the Ocean,” aims to mobilize stakeholders in creating a massive climate-themed artwork using 1,600 solar-powered lamps made from recycled bottles and solar recharging systems. Read more here.

How ocean conservation is evolving: New strategies to save marine ecosystems

The vast expanse of the world’s oceans is a source of wonder and a reservoir of resources pivotal for life on Earth. Read more here.