Mining the Arctic seabed threatens fragile ecosystems

With climate change accelerating the melting of ice, these resources are becoming increasingly accessible. Mining in the Arctic will present significant economic opportunities but will also pose major ecological risks. Read more here.

$20 million proposed for Gulf fisheries and wildlife restoration

Previous efforts have allocated $421 million for projects targeting marine mammals, birds, coral reefs, and other marine life affected by the spill. Read more here.

A 34 meter living creature found underwater: It’s been alive since Napoleon

In a significant find, scientists have unearthed the largest known coral colony in the world. The discovery of this colossal organism, which has been alive since the era of Napoleon Bonaparte, provides crucial insights into coral resilience and marine conservation. What’s more, this underwater living creature also emphasizes the urgent need for action to protect these vital marine ecosystems. Read more here.

UNESCO maps, 4,500 marine species ender eDNA programme

UNESCO’s groundbreaking environmental DNA programme has mapped nearly 4,500 marine species across 21 World Heritage sites around the world, providing new key data and a revolutionary method for stronger ocean protection in an era of rapid climate disruption. Read more here.

A recent orca sighting recalls a mystifying 1980s phenomenon

A male orca known as J27, or “Blackberry,” was photographed in Washington’s Puget Sound wearing a salmon on his head, and many observers declared that a strange orca trend observed in 1987 has returned. Read more here.