Dramatic images show how corals reefs may become a reality on Welsh beaches

Coral reefs are vibrant, teeming with life and, sadly, under threat. With Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef currently suffering its fifth mass bleaching event in eight years, attention has turned to global restoration projects aiming to preserve them. Read more here.

Cooks Islands reiterates commitment to ocean conservation

Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference. Read more here.

The fight over fish attractors in the Indian Ocean

With thousands of ‘fish aggregating devices’ adrift, restrictions could be coming – but not before a looming political fight. Read more here.

Oregon state scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement

An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities. Read more here.

Small but mighty, plankton are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth

If you go to the beach and dip a bucket in the sea, you might at first think it contains lifeless water. But examine that water under a microscope and you will see your bucket contains a universe of microscopic life, in the form of beautiful and fascinating plankton. Read more here.