US ocean protection plan includes commercial fishing areas, sparkling debate

Scientists argue that allowing commercial fishing undermines the conservation goals intended to support biodiversity. Read more here.

Rescue effort underway after more than 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in big storm off South Africa

Baby turtles have to fend for themselves from the moment they hatch on beaches and make their way to the ocean. Read more here.

Marine conservation donors pledged $60.8M towards Mediterranean

This funding aims to enhance marine conservation and phase out these harmful activities, strengthen existing marine protected areas (MPAs), and garner support from additional donors to amplify efforts. Read more here.

Florida teens seen on viral video dumping trash into the ocean from a boat turn themselves in

The suspects, ages 15 and 16, each face a third-degree felony pollution charge, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Read more here.

Marine Conservation Society’s open letter to political leaders

The charity has accompanied its letter with a petition calling on the public to support its recently published Manifesto For Our Seas, which highlights 12 key marine policies it wants the next UK Government to enact based on four main areas. Read more here.