Ocean Conservation News – 03/03/2026

Salmon conservationists oppose termination of south coast MOU

The latest opposition comes from the salmon angling community, specifically the Salmon Association of Eastern Newfoundland (SAEN) and local anglers. Read more here.

One Of The World’s Most Remote Destinations Is A Pacific Island With A Marine Preserve Bigger Than Texas

While the backcountry landscapes found across North America might feel removed from the buzz of the big city, there are only a few destinations on the planet that can really be called remote. One such place is a petite Polynesian outcrop where tourists can explore ancient mysteries and volcanic landscapes, Easter Island. Read more here.

US government is accelerating coral reef collapse, scientists warn

Ritidian Point, at the northern tip of Guam, is home to an ancient limestone forest with panoramic vistas of warm Pacific waters. Stand here in early spring and you might just be lucky enough to witness a breaching humpback whale as they migrate past. Read more here.

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

The release of 158 captive-bred juvenile tortoises onto the island is part of the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project led by the Galápagos National Park Directorate. Read more here.

Officials propose disturbing new measures that could drive the world’s most endangered marine mammal to extinction: ‘A real threat to the future’

Mexican officials are considering scaling back key protections for the vaquita, the world’s most endangered marine mammal, in a move that conservationists warn could push the tiny porpoise to extinction. Read more here.

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