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Arctic /
Conservation
Arctic’s ‘keystone’ fish faces collapse as melting ice floods ocean with light
New research warns that polar cod could see their habitats transformed as soon as 2060, as thinning sea ice disrupts evolutionary survival rhythms Read More
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Chile /
Marine Protected Areas
One million square kilometres of ocean gains full protection in Chile
Chile has granted full protection to 360,000km² of ocean around the Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks, creating one of the world’s largest fully protected marine areas and surpassing 50% ocean protection. Read More
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Exploration /
Japan
Five-fold biodiversity increase recorded at Japan's Nankai Trough
A landmark deep-sea survey at Japan’s Nankai Trough reveals a five-fold increase in biodiversity, while a 2025 Ocean Census expedition also uncovered dozens of new species across previously unexplored seamount ecosystems. Read More
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Deep sea mining /
USA
New evidence suggest breaches by deep sea mining contractors
As the ISA convenes in Jamaica, Greenpeace has submitted new evidence to an ongoing inquiry, claiming contractors used "bad faith" tactics to exploit deep-sea resources Read More
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England /
Marine Life
Mackerel and blue sharks tracked in 'low-cost' Cornwall study
Low-cost Metaprobe DNA samplers tested off Cornwall detected marine species including mackerel, anchovies and blue sharks, offering a simple and affordable way to monitor ocean wildlife and track biodiversity changes. Read More
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Conservation /
New Zealand
Scientists find vulnerable deep-sea ecosystem on Lord Howe Rise
Scientists have discovered ancient corals and fragile deep-sea life on a previously unexplored seamount on Lord Howe Rise, confirming it as a Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem and strengthening calls for a permanent bottom trawling ban. Read More
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Marine Life /
Scotland
Rare porpoise mating behaviour captured by drones off Shetland
The research project, prompted by local sightings, provides an insight into the little known science behind how the mammals mate – and how we can better live alongside them Read More
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High Seas /
North America
Scientists to map vulnerable ecosystems in the High Seas with AI
The Deep Vision project, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth, will use AI to analyse seafloor imagery and map vulnerable marine ecosystems across the Atlantic. Read More
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Conservation /
South America
Migratory species face rising extinction risk, new UN update warns
An interim report for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals warns 49% of migratory species populations are declining, with extinction risk rising ahead of global conservation talks at CMS COP15. Read More
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