France urges against anti-whaling activist Watson’s extradition to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Tuesday that he was pressing Danish authorities not to extradite anti-whaling activist and Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson to Japan after his arrest in Greenland on Sunday under an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Read more here.

Echoes of the ocean marine conservation campaign reaches New York

Echoes of the Ocean, a campaign dedicated to marine conservation, has reached New York, as the campaign’s promo video was aired on the Nasdaq big screen in Times Square on Friday, catching eyes of pedestrians. Read more here.

Captivating drone footage shows whale enjoying feast of fish in New York coast

A resident of Long Island captured mesmerizing drone footage of a whale snacking on a large school of fish off the coast of New York. Read more here.

Whale shark tracked for record breaking four years

Researchers have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark — named ‘Rio Lady’ — with a satellite transmitter for more than four years — a record for whale sharks and one of the longest tracking endeavors for any species of shark. Read more here.

Pine Knoll Shores aquarium holds memorial for beloved sea turtle, Nimbus

During the memorial NCAPKS guests will be able to watch a video of Nimbus’ story, learn more about sea turtle conservation programs, learn about the artificial reef, and the classroom will be open with sea turtle themed activities. Read more here.