How biodiversity is changing in one of the world’s most productive ocean ecosystems

The study is important because ecosystems around the Atacama Trench have been intensively fished and are affected by climate change. Read more here.

Marine plan ‘a significant step’ says ocean conservation group

Environment Minister Steve Luce’s revised Marine Spatial Plan – which could see over 23% of the Island’s territorial waters become marine-protected areas – was published on Friday. Read more here.

Important region of marine ecosystem in Southwest Atlantic is shallower than expected, study finds

The main finding is the upper boundary of the mesophotic zone, the “middle light” region between the brightly lit ocean surface and the darkest depths. The lower limit of the mesophotic zone is the furthest that sunlight can penetrate the ocean. Read more here.

Cambodian environment minister calls for collective efforts in ocean conservation

Eang Sophalleth, Cambodian Minister of Environment, emphasized the crucial role of international cooperation in preserving ocean health at the inaugural “Blue Talks” event in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk province. Read more here.

Local’s shocking beach discovery exposes major two-tonne problem

A dog walker on the beach was stunned to find hundreds of Northern Pacific Sea Stars washed up on the shore near Seaford Pier, in Melbourne. Read more here.