Can we undo extinction? A growing effort to undo lost sharks

The initiative repurposes surplus eggs from aquariums, transporting them across oceans and rearing them in locally managed hatcheries before releasing them into the wild. Read more here.

Trump’s plan for commercial fishing off Hawaii’s blocked

Moves made by the administration of President Trump to open up swathes of protected waters to the south and southwest of Hawai’i to commercial fishing has been blocked by the federal district court in Honolulu which ruled that such practice cannot legally continue last week. Read more here.

Deepfake whales could be a key conservation tool

Scrolling through social media, you may have dallied on reels of Leonardo DiCaprio dancing or Tom Cruise crooning, only to realize they’re spoofs created with artificial intelligence. Hyper-realistic videos and images like these—also called deepfakes—are notorious for celebrity pranking. Read more here.

Residents push for marine conservation area off Newfoundland’s southwest coast

On Sunday, a flotilla of about 30 boats participated in an event organized by the Atlantic Salmon Federation — including members of Burgeo First Nation — to raise awareness and show opposition to fish farm expansion, specifically in White Bear Bay and Bay de Loup. Read more here.

South Africa’s zero waste beach towns: Where the oceans come first

South Africa’s coastline stretches over 2,500 km, boasting some of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Yet plastic waste, from bottles to microplastics, threatens marine life and the health of these coastal environments. Coastal communities are stepping up — not just through beach cleanups, but by embedding sustainability into tourism, policy, and daily life. Read more here.