Footage released by Greenpeace reveals damage in the deep ocean from industrial fishing

In a new video published today, Greenpeace International reveals dramatic damage of bottom trawling on the Emperor Seamounts in the North Pacific, devastating fragile ecosystems, and calls for the creation of a new marine protected area in the High Seas, which would include a ban on all fishing practices. Read more here.

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it’s best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals. Read more here.

Vancouver protesters call for deep-sea mining ban at ocean conservation conference

Advocates hope that delegates will also make it a priority to call for a moratorium on deep sea mining — pitting the desire for a rich source of critical minerals against fears of destroying what may be an important area of global biodiversity. Read more here.

A mexican marine park shelters giant manta rays

One of the scientist’s most important findings is that giant manta rays’ movements and the groups they form are influenced by the El Niño phenomenon. This information is crucial for the conservation of this little-understood species. Read more here.

Maldives drop plan to reopen longline tuna fishing

Longline fishing for tuna will remain closed in the Maldives, the island country’s president announced on Aug. 29. The decision came after local fishers, conservation NGOs and scientists protested against plans by the administration of President Mohamed Muizzu to reopen longline fisheries for yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna. Longline fishing has been banned in the Maldives since 2019. Read more here.