Australia: Great Barrier Reef waters warmest in 400 years DW 08/07/2024
Human-induced climate change is causing record high water temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef, endangering its ecosystem.
Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows
Sharks are leaving coral reefs due to climate change, threatening their survival and disrupting vital reef ecosystems.
Opinion | How Ocean Warming Is Warping the World
The Greenland shark is the world's longest-living vertebrate, living up to 300 years or longer due to the deep cold of the northern oceans.
This New Platform Is Making It Easier to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef Responsibly
The Guardian of the Reef initiative promotes eco-friendly tourism and educates travelers on responsible practices to protect Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
A mass coral bleaching is underway. Here's how machine learning can help
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems supporting diverse marine life and have significant economic value. Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, threatening reef survival.
The Bahamas to refinance debt to protect its waters
The Bahamas will refinance $300 million of external debt to fund marine conservation and climate change mitigation by freeing up over $120 million.
Australia: Great Barrier Reef waters warmest in 400 years DW 08/07/2024
Human-induced climate change is causing record high water temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef, endangering its ecosystem.
Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows
Sharks are leaving coral reefs due to climate change, threatening their survival and disrupting vital reef ecosystems.
Opinion | How Ocean Warming Is Warping the World
The Greenland shark is the world's longest-living vertebrate, living up to 300 years or longer due to the deep cold of the northern oceans.
This New Platform Is Making It Easier to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef Responsibly
The Guardian of the Reef initiative promotes eco-friendly tourism and educates travelers on responsible practices to protect Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
A mass coral bleaching is underway. Here's how machine learning can help
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems supporting diverse marine life and have significant economic value. Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, threatening reef survival.
The Bahamas to refinance debt to protect its waters
The Bahamas will refinance $300 million of external debt to fund marine conservation and climate change mitigation by freeing up over $120 million.
resting reef blends pet ashes with crushed shells for sustainable underwater urns
Resting Reef combines pet memorialization with ecological restoration, creating living reefs from ashes to enhance marine biodiversity.
Ulysses is using robots to restore seagrass populations | TechCrunch
Seagrass plays a critical role in marine ecosystems despite its small ocean coverage but faces rapid decline due to environmental factors.
Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering utilizes technology to significantly improve seagrass restoration efforts, making them more efficient and cost-effective.
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous: Winners of the Architecture Awards 2024
The event fosters sustainability and modernization in marine infrastructure through collaboration among industry professionals and innovative architectural designs.
A hard day's night: life with the food workers who are up all hours
Hayden Scamp is the last dark-hour fisherman in Axmouth, enjoying the solitude and beauty of early morning fishing amid changing tides.
resting reef blends pet ashes with crushed shells for sustainable underwater urns
Resting Reef combines pet memorialization with ecological restoration, creating living reefs from ashes to enhance marine biodiversity.
Ulysses is using robots to restore seagrass populations | TechCrunch
Seagrass plays a critical role in marine ecosystems despite its small ocean coverage but faces rapid decline due to environmental factors.
Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering utilizes technology to significantly improve seagrass restoration efforts, making them more efficient and cost-effective.
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous: Winners of the Architecture Awards 2024
The event fosters sustainability and modernization in marine infrastructure through collaboration among industry professionals and innovative architectural designs.
A hard day's night: life with the food workers who are up all hours
Hayden Scamp is the last dark-hour fisherman in Axmouth, enjoying the solitude and beauty of early morning fishing amid changing tides.
Baby orca stranded on beach dies despite desperate rescue effort, California experts say
An orca calf in Northern California died after being stranded, highlighting the challenges of separating young marine mammals from their pods.
Sea lion clung to life as waves battered CA harbor. Then came 'most challenging' rescue
A California sea lion named Finn was rescued from a life-threatening situation and successfully rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
Baby orca stranded on beach dies despite desperate rescue effort, California experts say
An orca calf in Northern California died after being stranded, highlighting the challenges of separating young marine mammals from their pods.
Sea lion clung to life as waves battered CA harbor. Then came 'most challenging' rescue
A California sea lion named Finn was rescued from a life-threatening situation and successfully rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist, Is Detained in Greenland
Paul Watson, activist founder of Sea Shepherd, arrested in Greenland due to a decades-old red notice from Japan, known for direct actions against whaling and marine conservation.
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France
Watson's potential extradition to Japan highlights ongoing tensions over whaling practices and international marine conservation efforts.
Supporters of arrested Sea Shepherd founder say parallels with Julian Assange are disturbing'
Arrest of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in Greenland likened to Assange's case, condemned as politically motivated.
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson says Japan seeking to make an example of him
Paul Watson remains committed to anti-whaling activism despite his detention in Greenland, asserting that it will not deter his efforts.
Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist, Is Detained in Greenland
Paul Watson, activist founder of Sea Shepherd, arrested in Greenland due to a decades-old red notice from Japan, known for direct actions against whaling and marine conservation.
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France
Watson's potential extradition to Japan highlights ongoing tensions over whaling practices and international marine conservation efforts.
Supporters of arrested Sea Shepherd founder say parallels with Julian Assange are disturbing'
Arrest of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in Greenland likened to Assange's case, condemned as politically motivated.
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson says Japan seeking to make an example of him
Paul Watson remains committed to anti-whaling activism despite his detention in Greenland, asserting that it will not deter his efforts.
Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod
White shark tourism is thriving in Cape Cod due to the remarkable comeback of white sharks and seals, with success rates soaring high on spotter plane-led tours.
Oyster farmers find northernmost blue angelfish ever reported off the coast of Cape Cod, org says
A blue angelfish, rarely found in Cape Cod waters, was rescued by local oyster farmers and sent to the New England Aquarium for rehabilitation.
Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod
White shark tourism is thriving in Cape Cod due to the remarkable comeback of white sharks and seals, with success rates soaring high on spotter plane-led tours.
Oyster farmers find northernmost blue angelfish ever reported off the coast of Cape Cod, org says
A blue angelfish, rarely found in Cape Cod waters, was rescued by local oyster farmers and sent to the New England Aquarium for rehabilitation.
These Cruise Lines Are Turning Leisure Travelers into Citizen Scientists
Citizen science through expedition cruises enables travelers to contribute to environmental research while enjoying their journeys, enhancing both their experience and conservation efforts.
We look to the past to move forward': the ancient method boosting cuttlefish numbers in the Mediterranean
An innovative project on Costa Brava revives declining cuttlefish populations through traditional methods and community involvement, balancing ecological and economic needs.
Nonprofit partners with Oakland to scoop up debris in the bay and millions in federal grant money
I Heart Oakland-Alameda Estuary effectively utilizes unique clean-up methods to tackle marine debris and has secured significant funding for ongoing efforts.
Vast' carbon sink of mud on seabed needs more protection, study shows
UK seabed habitats could capture almost three times more carbon than forests if left undisturbed.
German Memecoin OceanDoge Launches With a Focus On Ocean Preservation | HackerNoon
OceanDoge combines cryptocurrency investment with marine conservation efforts to create a sustainable ecosystem for token holders.
The Sovereign Nature Initiative Releases DOTphin: Eco-Evolving Avatars On Polkadot At Token 2049 | HackerNoon
The launch of DOTphin allows Token 2049 attendees to engage with NFTs that contribute to marine conservation efforts through the collection of digital avatars.
German Memecoin OceanDoge Launches With a Focus On Ocean Preservation | HackerNoon
OceanDoge combines cryptocurrency investment with marine conservation efforts to create a sustainable ecosystem for token holders.
The Sovereign Nature Initiative Releases DOTphin: Eco-Evolving Avatars On Polkadot At Token 2049 | HackerNoon
The launch of DOTphin allows Token 2049 attendees to engage with NFTs that contribute to marine conservation efforts through the collection of digital avatars.
swirling floating ocean deck by RAD+ar utilizes reclaimed ironwood
Pusaran Ocean Deck in Karimun Jawa Archipelago is a sustainable ocean structure using locally sourced timber, designed for tourism, education, and ecosystem preservation.
Former smugglers' ship sunk off Ireland to form artificial reef
The MV Shingle was scuttled to create an artificial reef, benefiting marine life and tourism in Ireland.
swirling floating ocean deck by RAD+ar utilizes reclaimed ironwood
Pusaran Ocean Deck in Karimun Jawa Archipelago is a sustainable ocean structure using locally sourced timber, designed for tourism, education, and ecosystem preservation.
Former smugglers' ship sunk off Ireland to form artificial reef
The MV Shingle was scuttled to create an artificial reef, benefiting marine life and tourism in Ireland.
Endangered whales are fighting for their lives-and their food
Industrial krill fishing poses a new threat to the recovery of baleen whales in the Southern Ocean.
Overfishing of krill may impede whales' recovery despite efforts to stop commercial whaling.
More than 80% of EU marine protected areas are ineffective, study shows
Most European marine protected areas are ineffective, failing to meet conservation targets due to insufficient safeguards against industrial activities.
Radical regulatory changes are needed to meet EU's 2030 biodiversity objectives regarding marine protection.
Video. Entangled humpback whale freed after four-day rescue operation
A humpback whale was successfully rescued from fishing gear after a four-day operation, underscoring the impact of maritime activities on marine life.
California to get first new national marine sanctuary in 32 years, banning offshore oil drilling along more than 100 miles of coastline
The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary aims to protect California’s marine environment, prohibiting offshore drilling and recognizing Indigenous advocacy.
The fight for iron sands: the bitter battle to protect New Zealand's sea-floor riches
The South Taranaki bight, rich in marine biodiversity, is under threat from proposed seabed mining that can disrupt its ecosystem and local fishing communities.
California to get first new national marine sanctuary in 32 years, banning offshore oil drilling along more than 100 miles of coastline
The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary aims to protect California’s marine environment, prohibiting offshore drilling and recognizing Indigenous advocacy.
The fight for iron sands: the bitter battle to protect New Zealand's sea-floor riches
The South Taranaki bight, rich in marine biodiversity, is under threat from proposed seabed mining that can disrupt its ecosystem and local fishing communities.
Beloved 'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale believed to be a Russian spy, died under unnatural circumstances, raising awareness of the challenges faced by marine wildlife.
Hordes of pelicans take over a California beach. 'You couldn't even see the sand'
Thousands of pelicans have taken over La Jolla's Children's Pool due to the abundance of fish and the protected marine environment.
The pelicans are likely attracted to La Jolla for food, and their presence is a sign of a successful conservation effort.
Beloved 'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale believed to be a Russian spy, died under unnatural circumstances, raising awareness of the challenges faced by marine wildlife.
Hordes of pelicans take over a California beach. 'You couldn't even see the sand'
Thousands of pelicans have taken over La Jolla's Children's Pool due to the abundance of fish and the protected marine environment.
The pelicans are likely attracted to La Jolla for food, and their presence is a sign of a successful conservation effort.
A pearl on the shoreline: Billion Oyster Project to build massive new reef near Canarsie * Brooklyn Paper
The Billion Oyster Project is constructing a large oyster reef near Brooklyn that will serve as a vital habitat for marine life in New York City.
Opinion | Too Much of Our Seafood Has a Dark Secret
Increased focus on sustainable fishing practices led to the recovery of various marine species, benefiting ecosystems and economies.
Whale surprises watch tours in Boston Harbor near Logan Airport
Be mindful not to approach distressed whales for tourism purposes.
Australia's north-west reefs teem with life but they are also at the centre of a massive fossil fuel expansion
Australia's Scott Reef, home to diverse marine life, faces fossil fuel expansion threat with proposed drilling by Woodside Energy near its atolls.
44-Foot Whale Found Dead on Bow of Cruise Ship Coming Into New York
Cruise ship found carrying deceased 44-foot-long sei whale; authorities conducting investigation into collision.
I strive to make the Great Barrier Reef more resilient to heat stress
Enhancing coral-reef heat tolerance through evolving symbionts can help corals adapt to warming waters and potentially withstand future heat stress.
Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia
Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, with reasons unknown but possibly related to social behavior and human factors.
Humpback whale caught in fishing rope dramatically freed by lifeboat volunteers
Lifeboat volunteers freed entangled humpback whale off Cornwall coast.
Whale identified as Ivy was distressed and trapped in crab or lobster pot lines.
Global warming may impact whale migration and food sources.
Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean's Corals
Caribbean coral reefs suffered severe bleaching due to record-breaking heatwave.
Some corals are still in recovery months after the water temperatures cooled.
The Science behind Humpback Whales' Eerie Songs
Whales' songs captured public attention in the 1970s with 'Songs of the Humpback Whale' album by biologist Roger Payne
Scientists have made progress in understanding how humpback and other baleen whales produce unique sounds and the impact of noise pollution on their communication
Pacific Fishery Management Council considering closures to protect deep-sea habitats
Deep-sea coral protection proposed in Monterey Bay
Fishing impacts on deep-sea corals analyzed by Pacific Fishery Management Council
New immersive exhibit at New York Aquarium highlights dangers of ocean plastics * Brooklyn Paper
The Washed Ashore exhibit at the New York Aquarium showcases the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, aiming to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts.
30-foot sea creature known for 'curiosity towards boats' washes ashore in California
Vessel strikes pose a significant threat to gray whales during their migratory season.
Unlikely Wild Animals Are Being Smuggled Into U.S. Ports: Corals
Marine life traffickers illegally extract corals from reefs, hiding them among legal shipments, contributing to global coral endangerment.
Coral is the third-most confiscated wildlife globally, comprising 14.6% of seizures, with the U.S. being a significant part of this trade.