Florida tightens rules on capturing giant manta rays but stops short of full ban

Move follows upsetting viral video of ray being manhandled into unmarked boat in Florida waters last year. Read more here.

Why the Blue Economy and coral reefs matter for the Pacific region

For Pacific Island countries, where coastal ecosystems buffer communities from storm surge, sustain fisheries that feed families, and underpin economies that have no viable inland alternative, protecting nature is not an environmental choice; it is a climate finance and resilience decision. Read more here.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center opens new Matson Ocean Education Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has officially opened the new Matson Ocean Education Center — creating even more opportunities for visitors to connect with Alaska’s incredible marine ecosystems, wildlife, and ocean conservation efforts. Read more here.

Retired anti-whaling vessel MV Steve Irwin sets sail for conservation comeback

After more than seven years out of action, the former Sea Shepherd ship has been restored to its former glory and will return to marine conservation as Ship4Good. Read more here.

Singapore’s outsized role in the future of ocean governance

Debates about ocean protection tend to focus on treaties, national policies, and international agreements. Fisheries quotas are negotiated between governments. Shipping rules are set through global bodies. Marine conservation is often framed as a matter of state responsibility. Read more here.