Silky shark makes record breaking migration

In a recent study, researchers from the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF), in collaboration with the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) and Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Center (SOSF-SRC) at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, and the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) have documented the most extensive migration ever recorded for a silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), revealing critical insights into the behavior of this severely overfished species. Read more here.

Oregon state scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement

Their analysis of the 100 biggest marine protected areas or MPAs, which account for nearly 90% of the Earth’s protected ocean areas, was published today in Conservation Letters. Read more here.

With new protections, a critical fishery gets a new lease on life

On April 26, the Peruvian government established a marine protected area here that bans mining and regulates fishing. And as marine protected areas go, it’s quite small — only 1,155 square kilometers (446 square miles), an area just larger than New York City. Read more here.

World’s island states blame richest countries for climate change

Extremely vulnerable to climate change, not rich enough to stop it on their own, and not poor enough to merit aid and development financing: the world’s small island states on Monday blamed wealthy countries for their misfortune. Read more here.

Two endangered loggerhead turtles released back into the ocean

The South Carolina Aquarium is thrilled to announce the successful release of two endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Brie and Gruyere were released, after extensive rehabilitation within their Sea Turtle Care Center™. Read more here.