The world’s largest manta ray population sighted off Ecuador

This extraordinary discovery revealed a group that is more than ten times larger than any other documented manta ray population, providing a rare moment of optimism in marine conservation. Read more here.

Last chance to see rare pink dolphins before they disappear

The species has been in peril for some time and conservationists continue to warn that development along Hong Kong’s increasingly busy harbour, including a giant bridge connecting Hong Kong with mainland China and Macao, and airport improvements, will destroy the remainder of the population. Read more here.

Big boost for Torbay’s seagrass conservation work

The Ocean Conservation Trust and Wild Planet Trust have been collaborating on the Blue Meadows initiative to protect and restore the Bay’s seagrass meadows for over a decade. Read more here.

Private island in Palawan recognized as a critical habitat for sharks and rays

According to the statement from the luxury island resort, the designation is a result of years of research by Dr. AA Yaptinchay of Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines and Dr. Teri Aquino, Aquos Foundation consultant. The two have been studying black tip reef shark habitats around the island since 2017. Read more here.

Lawsuit claims fishery managers have failed to adequately protect Alaska’s coral gardens

The environmental group Oceana says the National Marine Fisheries Service should do much more to limit bottom trawling in the Gulf of Alaska. Read more here.