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Marine Life /
North America
Investing in hope: Philippe Cousteau Jr - the Ocean News Podcast
How do we combat climate change and instigate meaningful, and investable action to protect our blue planet for generations to come? Philippe Cousteau Jr. has some ideas... Read More
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Deep sea mining /
New Zealand
South Taranaki seabed mining proposal declined in draft ruling
The Fast Track Panel has issued a draft decision rejecting Trans Tasman Resources’ South Taranaki seabed mining proposal, citing significant risks to marine mammals and ecosystems. Read More
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Marine Life /
North America
Oysters protect Chesapeake's blue crabs from deadly diseases
New research shows oyster filter feeding reduces transmission of a deadly parasite in juvenile blue crabs, revealing a previously overlooked role for oyster reefs in regulating marine disease and supporting fisheries health. Read More
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Argentina /
Exploration
Rare deep-sea jellyfish spotted in Argentina
Researchers documented the elusive animal while exploring the Argentine deep sea. They were ‘not expecting’ to find such a rich, biodiverse ecosystem, and said their findings highlight how valuable, and vulnerable, these ecosystems are Read More
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Faroe Islands /
Marine Life
UK MPs call for action to end dolphin hunts in the Faroe Islands
A cross-party group of UK MPs urges government action to end the Faroe Islands’ dolphin hunts, citing extreme animal suffering. Backed by public campaigns, the motion calls for diplomatic pressure, trade review, and consumer labelling to halt the grindadráp. Read More
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Marine Life /
North America
Mapping an invisible whale: Acoustics reveal beaked whale mystery
Scientists have revealed the hidden lives of the beaked whale by using sound to reconstruct deep-diving behaviour in the Gulf of Mexico, offering rare insights into an elusive species and demonstrating the power of passive acoustics for conservation. Read More
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North Atlantic /
Plastic Pollution
Lower PFAs in pilot whales shows effectiveness of regulations
The study analysed tissue samples from 1986 and 2023, and found a significant reduction in PFAS chemicals. Researchers say the findings show the efficacy of regulations, and call for new legislation to limit the growing use of new PFAS. Read More
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Galapagos /
Marine Life
Brown sea cucumber genome boosts Galápagos conservation
Scientists have decoded the first full genome of the endangered brown sea cucumber, providing Galápagos researchers with tools to track genetic diversity, support population recovery, and guide sustainable fisheries. Read More
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Plastic Pollution /
South Pacific
Pacific fisheries microplastics expose urgency of Plastics Treaty
A study finds one in three Pacific coastal fish contain microplastics, with Fiji most affected. Reef and bottom-feeding species are especially vulnerable, highlighting risks to local food security. Read More
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