Mining the deep-sea could further threaten endangered sharks and rays

A new study indicates that deep-sea mining could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras, many of which are already at risk of extinction. Read more here.

Ghost nets entangling turtles , marine life in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lankan waters, there’s a growing problem of ghost nets that are entangling sea turtles, fish, dolphins and seabirds, reports contributor Malaka Rodrigo for Mongabay. Read more here.

Rare dugong calf sighting in Alor spotlights seagrass and marine mammal conservation

A rare sighting of a dugong calf in Alor, Indonesia, has renewed focus on the health of the region’s seagrass ecosystem and the species’ fragile future. Read more here.

Tourists in Malaysia criticized for manhandling sea turtle

A viral 20-second video showing tourists harassing a rare sea turtle off Redang Island in Malaysia has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for tougher enforcement against irresponsible tourism. Read more here.

Paignton residents take to the beach in the big UK clean up effort

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into cleaning up Britain’s beaches as part of a nationwide effort to protect marine life and tackle coastal pollution. Read more here.