Mystery marine die-off triggers health crisis in Papua New Guinea

For families living along the eastern coast of the island, the ocean is both their primary food source and their livelihood. But as marine life continues to die, fishing has been effectively shut down in affected areas, leaving communities without income or reliable access to protein. Read more here.

6 Unexpected Facts We Can Learn From Dolphins on Dolphin Awareness Month

Dolphin Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn more about these well-known marine mammals and the role they play in ocean ecosystems. While many people are familiar with dolphins for their intelligence and playful behavior, there’s much more to understand about how they live and interact with their environment. Read more here.

Jersey will protect over one-fifth of its waters from trawling

Jersey has approved one of the most ambitious marine protection plans in the British Isles, nearly quadrupling the area of its seas protected from damaging fishing practices and positioning the Island as a leader in ocean conservation across the region. Read more here.

For the sake of science, 65,000 liters of chemical substance were poured into the Atlantic Ocean

Off the coast of Massachusetts, as part of a scientific experiment, researchers poured 65,000 liters of sodium hydroxide — an alkaline chemical substance dyed red. The geoengineering project, named LOC-NESS, aims to increase the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Read more here.

Endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle rescued, released in Casiguran Bay

An endangered female Olive Ridley Sea Turtle was rescued and later released in Casiguran Bay in the town of Casiguran, Aurora. Read more here.