29 beached pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Australian Coast; more than 100 rescued

A mass stranding of long-finned pilot whales in southwestern Australia led to the deaths of 29 of the beached creatures on Thursday, officials said. Another 100 or so of the whales were rescued and redirected out to sea from Toby’s Inlet, which is at the lower tip of Western Australia, about 150 miles from Perth, the state capital. Read more here.

Malaysia’s call to intensify efforts to safeguard coral reefs

IN 2023, Malaysia’s coral reefs deteriorated, marked by a slight decrease in the level of living coral as compared to 2022, according to non-governmental organisation (NGO) Reef Check Malaysia. Read more here.

First ever Seychelles coral festival draws attention to importance of protection

The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects undertaken to protect them. Read more here.

Earth Day message of marine conservation featured at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay

The aquarium features 24,000 animals including 200 species, many on display in one of the longest tunnel systems in the country. Their underwater experience holds 750,000 gallons of salt water and allows people to interact with sea life in a more intimate setting. Read more here.

UNESCO biosphere sites as educational sites to sustain our ocean South East Asia

UNESCO, in collaboration with Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.—UNIQLO’s parent company—announced the launch of the project, ‘Sustaining Our Ocean: Building Healthy Relationships with Oceans in South-East Asia through Education for Sustainable Development’. Read more here.