Whale shark hotspot discovered along the Great barrier reef

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world and are endangered but are hard to study because they’re largely solitary creatures that roam great distances. Read more here.

Marine heatwaves revelation sparks concern for sealfloor species

Marine heatwaves across the seafloor could be more than 50% more frequent in the future than the surface of the ocean during hot summer months, a new study has found, sparking fresh concern for bottom-dwelling species unable to escape the seabed’s rising temperatures. Read more here.

Belize is reinventing the Dive Festival with legendary reefs, marine conservation, and a sustainability mission

You’re drifting just above a coral wall, sunlight cutting down into the blue, parrotfish flashing past in quick bursts of color. Ahead, a sea turtle rises with deliberate grace. It’s a familiar dive in Belize, but this September there’s something different — something deeper. Read more here.

Scientist issue warning about ‘underwater bushfire’ occurring in ocean: ‘It’s absolutely not normal’

Coral reefs are not simply points of biodiversity — they are hotspots for tourists, divers, and swimmers. However, a problem has reached the boiling point off the northwestern coast of Australia. Read more here.

Maritime border negotiations begin between Timor Leste and Indonesia

The Timorese government announced the launch of formal negotiations with neighbouring Indonesia to delimit the maritime border between the two countries, reports Lusa. Read more here.