Relentless coastal city boat traffic is squeezing out marine life

The pressure being put on marine environments near coastal cities is mounting at a startling rate with the development of megacities such as China’s Greater Bay Area exposing ocean wildlife and habitats to ‘relentless’ boat traffic and an average of 6,000 vessels moving through its waters each day. Read more here.

Indonesia targets 200 thousand hectares marine conservation growth

According to the ministry’s director general of marine spatial planning, Kartika Listriana, this initiative seeks to realize marine resilience, preserve the marine environment, and support economic growth. Read more here.

Top five threats to life in the ocean

Approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by the ocean, which is—perhaps unsurprisingly given its size—home to over 90% of the planet’s living species, from plants and fish to reptiles and mammals. Read more here.

Meet the New England Team working to rescue the seals

Looking through binoculars, program manager Sarah Callan scanned the shoreline for a growing problem on Block Island — entangled seals. Read more here

The New England Aquarium Dive Club unites ocean advocates

The NEADC was founded by Aquarium employees in 1975. Today, the club has over 600 members whose joint mission is to connect with other local divers and share their love of the ocean, encouraging exploration, education, and conservation through scuba diving. Read more here.