Mass fish deaths worldwide sparks climate change alarms

Mass fish die-offs on shores across the world are raising urgent questions about the role of rising ocean temperatures in disrupting marine ecosystems. Read more here.

Seagrass mapping takes root in the Western Indian Ocean

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), in collaboration with The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of Southampton, has announced the launch of the Large-Scale Seagrass Mapping and Management Initiative (LaSMMI). Read more here.

Malaysia’s marine conservation efforts protecting the coral triangle

Encompassing the waters of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands, it is known as the “Amazon of the Seas” for its rich coral species count. Read more here.

Study find signs of tuna abundance outside marine protected areas

A recent study indicates that large-scale no-fishing MPAs do provide “spillover” benefits: It showed purse seiner vessels caught more tuna per unit of fishing effort in the 100 nautical miles (185 kilometers) surrounding large MPAs than they would have if the MPAs did not exist. Read more here.

As U.S veers away from protecting environment, alarm sounds for East Coast marine life

U.S. President Donald Trump’s rush to change course on the environment has marine wildlife experts nervous about water and wildlife off the East Coast. Read more here.