Understanding seabird migration crucial to reduce extinction risks

Understanding the wintering areas of migratory species of marine wildlife is critical for improving conservation and protecting key breeding grounds, particularly among seabirds already facing the squeeze of overfishing and increasing risk of local extinction. Read more here.

Massive marine sanctuary the size of Yosemite created in the South Atlantic Ocean

Patagonia Azul Provincial Park aims to protect one of the most biodiverse areas of the South Atlantic, home to whales, sea lions and over 50 species of seabirds. Read more here.

Stop dumping on our reef, say environmentalists

Over 1300 people have responded to Sussex Wildlife Trust’s urgent call ro action and have asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, Steve Reed, to step in on behalf of our marine protected area. Read more here.

Costa Rica secures $15.6M for Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation

Costa Rica received a $15.6 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to continue to improve conservation efforts for the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR), a biodiverse marine region shared with Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. Read more here.

Sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars

New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one marine predator can benefit another. Read more here.