A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
A juvenile gray whale was found dead after swimming far inland, as experts say whales are “facing a major crisis” due to lack of food. Read more here.
Crab wanders through Suez Canal into Mediterranean Sea. Now scientists are worried
The portunid crab, Gonioinfradens giardia, is usually found in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean but an individual was recorded in the Portopalo di Capo Passero, Sicily, for the first time in November 2025. By January 2026, scientists had already documented 11 more specimens off the coast of Sicily. Read more here.
Volunteers find dead seal inside old rain jacket that washed up on beach
Volunteers made an upsetting discovery inside an old rain jacket that washed ashore in Namibia, sparking an important online conversation. Read more here.
Experts Capture Historic Footage of Rare Blue Whale in Patagonia for the First Time
Conservationists in Argentina have made an astonishing discovery, capturing rare footage of a blue whale in the Patagonia Azul Provincial Park, marking a historic milestone in marine conservation. Read more here.
Stranded shark saved in Easter weekend rescue
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/stranded-shark-saved-easter-weekend-rescue/
Easter is a celebration of hope and renewal. With that said, this past Easter weekend renewed our hope in humanity’s goodness following a shark rescue near Buffels Bay.