Ocean Conservation News – 12/18/2025

As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic

In an underwater nursery just off the Dominican Republic coast, tiny corals born in a laboratory are slowly growing under the eye of conservationists. Read more here.

How a Nation Famous for Marine Conservation Is Bankrolling Its Own Destruction

Costa Rica’s fuel subsidies are funding widespread poaching and overfishing in supposedly protected waters. Read more here.

Solomon Islands initiates first Pacific Community-Managed Marine Area Green List process

The Solomon Islands has become the first Pacific Island country to initiate the IUCN Green List certification process for a community-managed marine area, marking a significant milestone for regional conservation efforts. Read more here.

Young manta rays create “mobile ecosystems” in South Florida

Fascinating new research has found that young Caribbean manta rays (Mobula yarae) frequently travel with groups of other fish – forming small, moving ecosystems that support a range of marine life. Read more here.

After 14 years of rehab, loggerhead sea turtle DJ returns to the ocean

Following an astonishing 14-year recovery journey marked by resilience and dedication, Davey Jones (DJ), a loggerhead sea turtle, has made a heartwarming and triumphant return to the ocean. Read more here.

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