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Canada /
Fishing
World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling's catch
A world-first study has identified more than 3,000 fish species caught in bottom trawls — including critically endangered animals — with researchers warning the true figure could be nearly double. Read More
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Exploration
New plan unveiled to map 10,000 never seen before deep-sea sites
A new scientific roadmap targeting 10,000 uncharted deep-sea locations will transform our understanding of life on the ocean floor – and lay the groundwork to protect it Read More
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Deep sea mining /
North America
Billion-dollar mining merger targets ocean's most biodiverse stretch
AOMC and Odyssey Marine merge in a $1B deal to advance deep-sea mining, targeting critical minerals for energy transition, amid rising investor confidence and significant environmental concerns from scientists. Read More
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Marine Protected Areas /
UK
A third of UK waters are protected. Why are its seas still in decline?
A new government assessment finds the UK is failing to meet basic health standards for its seas in 13 out of 15 indicators, despite Marine Protected Areas covering 38% of UK waters. Read More
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Adventure /
New Zealand
New Zealander’s epic endurance swim calls for bottom trawling ban
Jono Ridler has completed what is expected to be the longest unassisted stage swim in history in a bid to pressure New Zealand's government to end bottom trawling by 2027 Read More
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Climate change /
UK
Ecosystems are collapsing. This film wants the public to know
A new community screening initiative is bringing the facts about climate change and nature loss to communities across the UK, with MPs invited to watch and join the conversation. Read More
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Caribbean /
Marine Life
Fewer reef sharks on Caribbean reefs with high diving activity
New research finds that reef sharks are less commonly observed on Caribbean reefs with high levels of diving activity and coastal development, suggesting tourism plays a greater role in shark decline than previously recognised. Read More
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Endangered species /
North America
Sei whales are sharing their spring habitat with USA's busiest port
A new study has found that endangered sei whales regularly use New York's coastal waters each spring, raising urgent questions about the impact of one of America's busiest port complexes on the species. Read More
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Climate change /
UK
Against the clock: Can 'assisted evolution' save our coral reefs?
An international team of 28 scientists warns that coral assisted evolution research must accelerate urgently, calling for larger field hubs, longer funding cycles, and better protection of experimental corals to save reefs from climate change. Read More
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