Trump opens massive marine protected area to commercial fishing

The proclamation says U.S.-flagged vessels may now fish within 50-200 nautical miles (90-370 kilometers) inside PIH’s boundaries. Read more here.

Endangered sea turtle populations around the world may be recovering

A new global survey, published in the journal Endangered Species Research, revealed that endangered sea turtle populations show hopeful signs of recovery. Read more here.

The world must act now to safeguard the Pacific’s last wild frontiers

Hidden beneath the vast expanse of the Southeast Pacific Ocean are underwater mountain chains that are among the most ecologically rich places on Earth. Read more here.

Scientists have never seen a whale sharks mate before and a Georgia Aquarium researcher is aiding the quest to learn where it happens

Cameron Perry, a research scientist at the Georgia Aquarium, has been working with colleagues to attach camera tags to investigate what the whale sharks are doing. Read more here.

Antarctic Krill Supertrawler kills humpback whale

A criminal complaint has been lodged against a Chilean-flagged krill supertrawler named Antarctic Endeavour for killing a humpback whale on the 25th of March, the same day that it was witnessed by crew on board the Sea Shepherd vessel Allankay, dragging its trawl net through waters where Sea Shepherd scientists documented humpback whales foraging on krill, their primary food source. Read more here.