New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets

More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. Read more here.

Antarctic krill store massive amounts of carbon in the deep ocean, researchers find

The annual amount is similar to that stored by “blue carbon habitats” such as mangroves, seagrass and salt marshes, highlighting the importance of protecting krill. Read more here.

Sea turtles can aid scientists map under ocean seagrass in an attempt to conserve marine ecology

The study involved the tagging of 53 green turtles (Chelonia mydas) on Saudi Arabian beaches in the Red Sea. Led by Dr. Hugo Mann, marine ecologist at KAUST, the researchers equipped the turtles with satellite transmitters after their nesting cycles to avoid disruptions. Read more here.

Dead whale caught on bow of MSC cruises ship, authorities investigating

The roughly 44-foot-long sei whale was towed to shore at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, for a necropsy, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries spokesperson Andrea Gomez. Read more here.

Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost 2 years of repairs

The walking track to Cathedral Cove had been closed since February 2023 after severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle, caused extensive damage. Read more here.