Sussex waters win landmark protection as trawling ban takes effect off Beachy Head

A new bylaw shielding Sussex coast from bottom trawling means nearly a third of Sussex’s inshore waters are now protected, safeguarding rare chalk reefs, seahorses and centuries-old marine habitats. Read more here.

Lost millennium of Galápagos deep-sea corals linked to major Pacific climate shift

Scientists have discovered that deep-water corals in the Galápagos region vanished for more than 1,000 years before eventually recovering. The findings reveal that deep-water coral ecosystems may be more susceptible to climate change than previously thought. Read more here.

This French Polynesian paradise combines tourism and sea turtle conservation. They’ve protected over 120,000 hatchlings

On Friday, April 17, legendary oceanographer and marine biologist Sylvia A. Earle took the TED stage in Vancouver, Canada. In her TED Talk, she explained the importance of “Hope Spots,” or global sites that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean. 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.

Dolphin Week: science, awareness, and conservation of local marine mammals

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is bringing back its annual Dolphin Week, with coastal events aimed to connect the public with marine life while raising funds for conservation efforts. Read more here.