Federal court requires stronger protections for endangered Rice’s whale

A U.S. District Court in Maryland recently ruled in favor of a coalition of environmental groups, finding that a federal assessment of oil and gas activities’ impact on the critically endangered Rice’s whale was flawed. Read more here.

Why the oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis

The world’s oceans, which cover over 70% of Earth’s surface, play a crucial role in regulating our climate and supporting life. However, they are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis, experiencing dramatic changes and challenges that highlight the urgent need for climate action. Read more here.

Subadult loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation

Willow, a subadult loggerhead, was set free in the area behind the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, officials said. Read more here.

Taiwan, Japan hold 6th maritime talks in Taipei

The meeting, held at the Grand Hotel Taipei, focused on cooperation on maritime security, conservation of the marine environment, “marine power development,” fisheries and marine science, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement. Read more here.

Ambassador and ORCA launch 21 marine conservation itineraries

Sailing on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience and Ambition ships, the new itineraries will visit ports that are essential to ORCA’s research, helping the charity fill crucial gaps in sea life population monitoring in order to provide essential data that can help further protect marine life animals. Read more here.