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Antarctica /
Marine Life
Deep sea shark caught on camera in Antarctica's waters for the first time
There have been no prior records of sharks in this area, and researchers posit that other Antarctic sharks are living at these depths, feeding on the carcasses of whales and giant squids to sustain themselves Read More
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Conservation /
South America
Otters act as biological hard drive for entire ecosystems
The apex predators provide critical insights into the health of whole ecosystems, and researchers believe monitoring the mammals provides a low-cost method of recording the environmental health of waterways Read More
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Canada /
Conservation
Five-year plan aims to cut whale entanglements in Canadian waters
Canada has launched a five-year Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to reduce whale entanglements, expand ropeless fishing technology, and protect North Atlantic right whales, aiming to balance sustainable fisheries with marine conservation. Read More
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Conservation /
Norway
NGOs condemn Norway’s increased 2026 whaling quota
Norway has set a 2026 quota of 1,641 common minke whales, up 235 from 2025, describing it as sustainable management. NGOs, including ORCA, strongly oppose the move, disputing welfare claims. Read More
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Climate change /
Hawaii
Most Hawai'i residents are already feeling the effects of sea level rise
The first-of-its kind survey found most Hawaiʻi residents believe sea level rise is already affecting the state, believe it could have catastrophic impacts, and want greater government action on the issue Read More
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Conservation /
UK
Retired Thames barges given new lease of life – in seabird conservation
Old Thames barges have been sunk in an estuary to reduce erosion, protect salt marshes, and create a new habitat for sea birds, in a pioneering engineering project led by the National Trust Read More
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Climate change /
Indian Ocean
Freshwater surge threatens Southern Indian Ocean ‘conveyor belt’
The Southern Indian Ocean off Western Australia is freshening rapidly due to climate-driven shifts in winds and currents. The change threatens ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, and nutrient mixing, highlighting risks to global climate and biodiversity. Read More
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Africa /
Conservation
Turtles breeding earlier, but half as often, due to climate change
A 17-year study finds that climate change affects the health of the turtle population through multiple pathways, with warming seas altering breeding times, and marine food webs reducing reproductive capacity. Read More
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Hawaii /
Marine Life
Hexacorals bend laws of evolution across Atlantic and Indo-Pacific
Researchers discover hexacorals known as zoantharians remain genetically and visually similar across the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific, revealing exceptional ocean dispersal and slow evolution. Read More
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