Study says large sharks hit hardest by ocean overfishing

The research team explained that the largest individuals of apex species – such as tiger sharks and great whites – help maintain balance through their eating habits. Read more here.

Hottest oceans in 400 years endangered the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

The reef, the world’s largest living ecosystem, stretches for some 1,500 miles (2,400 km) off the coast of the northern state of Queensland. The research is rare in putting the effects of man-made climate change into historical context, as other surveys on damage to the reef have a shorter time frame. Read more here.

Hong Kong scientists warn more of severe bleaching of local coral reefs

Hong Kong scientists have cautioned that local coral reefs will face more severe and frequent bleaching, with sea temperatures recently rising to as high as 30.7 degrees Celsius (87.3 Fahrenheit). This is likely to result in the situation becoming widespread across key marine reserves. Read more here.

China’s push into deep-sea mining gathers speed

China is playing an increasingly important role in the policy and practice of this deep-sea push. Read more here.

Villagers lead the way in marine conservation

Participants of the Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum took a trip to the villages of Naidiri and Malomalo to learn firsthand about marine conservation efforts. Read more here.