New species found in the ocean’s deep sea- 50 never before seen by humans

During a recent expedition led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, researchers uncovered a fascinating array of marine life. More than 50 species previously unknown to science were identified in this largely unexplored region, which spans an extensive 2,900 kilometers of underwater mountains. Read more here.

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn

One of the last wild zones on the planet, the sea floor is a coveted frontier for companies and countries eager to access minerals that are in high demand for emerging technologies such as electric cars. Read more here.

Saving sharks tied to food and fishing future

Shark Conservation Week this year opened in this city on July 17 with a call for Palaweños to help protect sharks, rays, and chimaeras, or deep-sea cartilaginous fish, because doing this is not just about marine wildlife, but about food security, sustainable fishing, and the future of coastal communities across the Philippines. Read more here.

From kelp to whales: How marine heat waves are reshaping ocean

New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) highlights how marine heat waves can dramatically impact marine ecosystems and offers a stark preview of how future ocean warming will reshape ocean life. The research, published in Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review. Read more here.

Indonesia moves to revise sea sand export policy after court ruling

Indonesia’s Supreme Court earlier this year struck down key parts of a 2023 regulation allowing sea sand exports, citing legal contradictions and environmental risks. Read more here.