Great Barrier Reef bleaching: Hundreds of coral sites experience fifth mass bleaching event in eight years

Aerial surveys over two-thirds of the reef have confirmed ‘widespread’ bleaching, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority said on Friday. Read more here.

Southern councilor urges beachgoers to reuse inflatables

Lydia Hyde, a councillor at Southend City Council and cabinet member for Climate, Environment and Waste, says it can cause an environmental hazard when inflatables are left behind. Read more here.

UAE: Endangered species of sharks, stingrays released into the ocean

Four Honeycomb Stingrays and ten Arabian Carpet sharks were released at the Jebel Ali Marine Reserve as part of the Atlantis Atlas Project that champions marine conservation in the region. Read more here.

Local charity engages 1,500 schoolchildren in ocean conservation effort

The 2 Minute Foundation, with support from South West Water’s Neighbourhood Fund, has successfully reached 1,500 schoolchildren through its free educational Beach School sessions, which began in 2021. Read more here.

How you can eat seafood to help fund ocean conservation

The Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF) aims to increase the number of sustainable fisheries around the world. To do this, OSF awards grants for research and innovation to help fisheries reduce their impact on the ocean. Read more here.