Shark net removal public safety vs. marine conservation debate

The early withdrawal of shark nets across 51 Australian beaches has some residents concerned about swimmer safety but conservationists say they don’t want the nets to be used at all. Read more here.

Plastic pollution cuts into fisher’s livelihoods in Ecuador and Peru

Researchers surveyed 1,349 artisanal fishers in Ecuador and Peru and found that the more waste generated locally, the greater the financial losses. Read more here.

The most colossal whale ever spotted off Alaska

The ocean has always been home to some of the planet’s most magnificent and awe-inspiring creatures. Read more here.

Monterey Bay Aquarium asks public to name its newest rescued sea otter

The unnamed female otter was found stranded back in Feb. of 2024 as a three-week-old dependent pup near San Luis Obispo. She was deemed unreleasable by the United States Fish and Wildlife. Read more here.

Changes to 18 marine fisheries rules become effective on Monday, March 24

Among the changes, five of the rules pertain to data collection and harassment prevention for the conservation of marine and estuarine resources, and one rule aims to make administration of shellfish leases more efficient. Changes to the remaining rules removed outdated requirements and made minor conforming and clarifying changes. Read more here.