Snorkel tours turn locals into ocean researchers

A new conservation initiative is opening the waters off Fingal Head and Cook Island Aquatic Reserve to locals, combining guided snorkelling with citizen science to support marine protection. Read more here.

Scientists unite to map and protect Atlantic’s deep-sea corals

Scientists from nine countries launch Coral Cartography, using imagery and machine learning to map Atlantic cold-water corals, fill data gaps, and support conservation and policy protection of vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems. Read more here.

Great White Sharks Are Overheating

The ocean’s fastest and most formidable predators might also be the most. Read more here.

University of Hawaiʻi to lead new Pacific reef research institute

University of Hawaiʻi was designated as a new Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support coral reef conservation in the Pacific Ocean through research, collaboration and public education. Read more here.

Scottburgh’s bigger and better ocean festival to make waves soon

With the event taking place over a long weekend, organisers are able to expand the programme of oceanside events to celebrate World Ocean Day. Read more here.