Hong Kong conservation authorities free rescued sea turtle kept nearly a year in care

Hong Kong conservation authorities have released a rescued green turtle – among the only endangered sea turtle species known to nest locally – into the city’s southern waters after placing it in veterinary care for nearly a year. Read more here.

New study estimates mind blowing annual worth of our oceans

Insurance company Allianz Trade estimated that the financial repercussions of the ocean’s plastic pollution will cost $197 billion by 2030 and $434 billion by 2050 if current plastic production rates remain constant, per Balkan Green Energy News. Read more here.

Philippines urged to forge global cooperation over marine life damage

The damage to coral reefs and other marine life in the South China Sea has been accelerated by Beijing’s reclamation efforts, analysts say. Read more here.

Rescued green sea turtle released back into sea

The turtle had been under the care of Ocean Park Hong Kong (OPHK) since it was rescued by AFCD staff from waters near Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. Read more here.

160 pilot whales stranded on Australian beach with 26 confirmed dead

Wildlife authorities have begun a rescue attempt after marine scientists and veterinarians reached the scene at Toby’s Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough on Thursday. Read more here.