China, Vietnam strengthen marine conservation through joint fish stocking initiative

China and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to marine ecological preservation Saturday by releasing approximately 75 million juvenile aquatic creatures into the Beibu Gulf, marking the eighth such collaborative effort since 2017. Read more here.

Deep-sea mining debate- Balancing resource demand with ocean conservation

The discovery of manganese nodules by the HMS Challenger extended terrestrial mining into the vast depths of the sea. Read more here.

Marine conservation lessons from Mozambique

Mozambique hosts a huge diversity of marine animals, and its waters are home to over 140 different species of chondrichthyans, the class of fish that includes sharks, rays and other closely related animals. Read more here.

Seawater microbes are a powerful tool for diagnosing coral reef health and strengthening conservation efforts, according to new paper

Corals everywhere on the planet live in harmony with microscopic organisms. Many corals get their vivid colors from microscopic algae that live inside the corals’ tissue and provide the corals with food. Read more here.

Opportunities to enhance conservation success for sharks

Shark conservation research is increasingly interdisciplinary and is well prioritised toward key threats that drive the decline of shark populations, both of which are key to effective management. Read more here.