Hawaiian monk seals most at risk of extinction by plastics

What is claimed to be the first study to rank marine mammals by their vulnerability to macroplastics pollution has found that Hawaiian monk seals are the leading contender for extinction. Read more here.

Opposition to dumping sediment in protected area

Sussex Wildlife Trust said that more than 6,000 people responded to a public consultation on whether Brighton Marina should dispose of material in the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone. Read more here.

Drones aid dugong conservation as threats mount across their range

Scientists are using drones to improve estimates of dugong numbers and conduct noninvasive health checks. Read more here.

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.

Ocean odyssey: New Zealand man’s epic 1 350km swim to promote marine conservation

New Zealand man’s epic 1 350km swim to promote marine conservation. Read more here.