Chile strengthens marine conservation with 10-year ban on harvesting giant kelp

Long-term protection of Patagonia’s underwater forests supports marine biodiversity and climate resilience. Read more here.

Outlook for migratory species worsens amid habitat loss & avian flu, report finds

Habitat loss and degradation as well as hunting and fishing are driving these declines, but a deadly virus, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is also taking a heavy toll on bird populations. Read more here.

Mass pilot whale stranding in Indonesia raises questions about ocean health

Villagers in central Indonesia rescued 34 short-finned pilot whales following a mass stranding on March 9, but despite their overnight efforts were unable to save 21 others. Read more here.

Rare blue whale sightings highlight need for Atlantic protections

Rare back-to-back sightings of endangered and elusive blue whales have been documented by New England Aquarium researchers, confirming the mammals are using as area which the Trump administration has slated for re-opening to commercial fishing. Read more here.

Marine Wildlife Research and Conservation in Indonesia Remain Limited, UGM Expert Says

The Dean of the Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada (Biology UGM), Professor Budi Setiadi Daryono, stated that the world of wildlife is not limited to terrestrial ecosystems but also includes animals living in marine ecosystems. Read more here.