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Marine Life
Fin-mounted cameras reveal the "secret lives" of whale sharks
Whale sharks are some of the ocean’s most beloved and charismatic species, and now researchers have new insights into how they feed and how this might change in response to climate change Read More
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Marine Life
Sperm whales blow bubbles to sleep floating vertically
They are the only whales that choose to sleep upright, but until now, scientists haven’t understood how it was possible due to their exceptionally buoyant heads Read More
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Conservation /
Indian Ocean
Rats to reefs: Invasive species reshape Indian Ocean food webs
Invasive rats are rewiring coral reef food webs by decimating seabird populations and cutting off vital nutrient flows, creating winners and losers among the tiny creatures that form the foundation of reef ecosystems. Read More
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Norway /
Whaling
Report uses Norway’s official data to expose ‘humane’ whaling claims
Whale and Dolphin Conservation analysis shows widespread welfare failures, including prolonged deaths and the slaughter of pregnant whales, as domestic demand stands at near-zero Read More
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Deep sea mining /
Jamaica
Deep-sea mining talks end without a framework... again
ISA Council negotiations have concluded with the deep-sea mining regulatory framework still incomplete and scientific gaps unresolved, as conservation groups call on 43 governments already supporting a moratorium to push for formal action at the ISA Assembly. Read More
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Adventure /
UK
Rowing team sets new world record after circumnavigating the UK
Grace Church has become the youngest person to row the entire coastline of Great Britain - having crossed the finishing line beneath Tower Bridge in London with her crew mates about the rowing boat Nautilus earlier this week. Read More
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California /
Marine Life
Orcas filmed ramming sunfish so hard it explodes
Researchers have described a new orca hunting behaviour in the Gulf of California, where one orca holds a sunfish while another rams it at speed, fragmenting the carcass - possibly to aid feeding or for play. Read More
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England /
Ocean Pollution
Southern Water execs face prosecution over sewage fraud
The High Court has confirmed the Environment Agency can prosecute former Southern Water executives over alleged sewage data fraud, as Cornwall councillors pass a vote of no confidence in South West Water over sewage spills. Read More
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Endangered species /
Florida
Manatees among species at risk as Trump strips ESA protections
Conservationists warn Florida's manatees are at risk after the Trump administration rescinded the ESA's "blanket rule" and weakened critical habitat protections. Read More
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