Japan deep-sea discovery: 38 new species found 5,000 meters deep inside a mysterious ‘glass castle’

A groundbreaking advancement in marine biology occurred with the identification of 38 new marine species collected from the deep waters around Japan! The research, conducted by the Nippon Foundation. Read more here.

The giants of the reef: New citizen science project races to document centennial corals

Coral reefs hide “scientific treasures” that have survived for centuries, yet many of these giant, ancient organisms remain largely unknown to science. Read more here.

Most endangered marine mammals face highest plastic risk

Three-quarters of the marine mammals most vulnerable to plastic pollution are already teetering on the brink of extinction, according to a new study published in Conservation Biology today. Read more here.

French Polynesia unveils largest Marine Protected Area in the world

French Polynesia has taken a major step in ocean conservation with the designation of Tainui Atea as the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) on the planet, reinforcing the destination’s positioning as a leader in sustainable tourism across the South Pacific. Read more here.

Vanishing Sharks: Marine Biologist Doesn’t Buy The Orca Theory

For years, if you wanted to see a great white shark doing its best airborne missile impression, there was really only one place to be: the waters off Cape Town. Read more here.