Lethal dose of plastic for seabirds and marine animals ‘much smaller than expected’

A new study looking at the impacts of plastic ingestion by seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals found that relatively small amounts of consumed plastic can be deadly. Read more here.

Offshore fossil fuel exploration jeopardizes Brazil’s climate leadership, study says

Ahead of the UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Brazil, a report by environment-monitoring organization SkyTruth mapped the environmental impact of the advance of offshore exploration for fossil fuels in Brazil, criticizing the country’s unfulfilled energy transition promises. Read more here.

‘Forever chemical’ contamination could undermine sea otters’ fragile recovery in Canada

Sea otters living along the coastline of Canada’s British Columbia province are exposed — and absorb — forever chemicals, a new study shows. Read more here.

Stanford expertise helps establish first of its kind marine protected area

A Stanford-informed framework balances conservation with cultural heritage to support the sustainable resettlement of displaced island communities. Read more here.

Study identifies main threats to marine life in boost to global conservation

An international team of marine scientists has identified and assessed major threats to marine megafauna, which are needed to inform conservation strategies. Read more here.