The US Department of the Interior announced a substantial increase in the oil reserves found in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
In celebration of Earth Day this week, PADI and their conservation partners Neuro Gum and Mints and Blue Robotics unveiled a community-driven public mural honoring sharks, rays and the kelp ecosystem through their Blue Earth Street Art program with Beautify Earth.
The University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center's recently held a new course tailored to those with basic ocean farming knowledge wanting to learn about the business practices of aquaculture.
Environmental watchdog organization SkyTruth has released a groundbreaking report that identifies and ranks the world's most polluting offshore oil and gas facilities.
The US government wants to open a marine monument to commercial fishing, a dramatic pivot in US ocean policy that has been criticized by ocean advocates.
Environmental groups are excoriating the Trump administration for proposing a new rule that would eliminate habitat protections for endangered species in the United States.