44% of reef-building coral species at risk of extinction: IUCN

The latest assessment covers all known coral species that build colorful reefs in shallow, warm waters. In a statement, the IUCN said of the 892 coral species reassessed recently, at least 340 were found to be threatened. These include 56 species categorized as vulnerable, 251 as endangered and 33 as critically endangered. Read more here.

To protect vast expanses of ocean beyond all national boundaries, 60 nations must rarify the Treaty of High Seas

After the treaty was adopted last year by the United Nations, more than 100 countries have signified their intent to ratify it, but so far only 14 countries have. Only around 8 percent of the oceans are currently considered protected. Read more here.

Interactive artwork inspires optimism for ocean conservation

An artist and ocean scientist collaborated to create an installation that encourages playful reflection on human-environmental impact. Read more here.

Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands

This discovery not only sheds light on the size and resilience of the largest coral colony on Earth but also raises important questions about the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and the need for conservation efforts to protect these vital organisms. Read more here.

Overfishing: Oceana reveals roadmap to end “ocean gutting”

Bally Philp, a local fisherman from the Isle of Skye in Scotland can recall a time when his father would bring in a catch of cod “knee high and of a decent size”. A catch of cod like that would make the front page of newspapers up and down the country today. Read more here.