Study confirms major benefits of decades-long project along California coast

The Golden State enacted the Marine Life Protection Act in 1999, a piece of legislation designed to protect the state’s marine resources for environmental and economic reasons. The law created a constellation of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs) along the California coast — the first in the United States and the most extensive worldwide. Read more here.

Meet the New England team working to rescue the seals

When fishing gear, garbage or a balloon gets wrapped around a gray seal’s neck, it tightens as the marine mammal — which can exceed 800 pounds — grows and can lead to significant injury or death. Read more here.

Pretoria zoo welcomes new marine species

More marine species have been added to Pretoria Zoo’s collection to highlight the importance of marine conservation. Read more here.

Conservation organizations urge quick action from federal government to protect Australia’s reefs, oceans and wildlife

Dermot O’Gorman, WWF-Australia Chief Executive notes “the impacts of climate change and nature loss are being felt across Australia and the window for effective action is rapidly closing. Read more here.

Dive club to hold community driven cleanups of Sabah’s coastal hotspots

“In June, we will launch a monthly ocean cleanup dive, inviting all club members to join forces with reputable private dive operators and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs),” said Sim Fui, who was re-elected club president on Sunday (May 4). Read more here.