Ocean

ECO magazine and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission have teamed up to support the UN decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Scientists have uncovered a new geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or other strong storm can spark seismic events in the nearby ocean as strong as a 3.5 magnitude earthquake.

A bill has been introduced into the Florida legislature that looks to ban the import, export and sale of shark fins in the U.S. state, the biggest hub of shark fin trading in the country.

Fourth Element is releasing a new line of t-shirts to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Ocean advocates are calling for taking their idea, the "Blue New Deal," that was hatched in the U.S. state of California and expanding it nationwide.

The recent die-off of large parts of the bull kelp forests that were so prevalent off the Northern California coast has researchers wondering if harvesting the purple urchins that were part of the cause of that die-off might help restore those underwater forests.

Two lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced legislation that aims to reduce marine debris and plastic waste in the ocean.

Ampersand Travel has released a series of stunning animated animal migration maps.

The Sea of Change Foundation will be hosting its third Coral Reefs Forever Gala fundraiser at the 2019 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded about $15.6 million (~14.2 million Euros) in grants to four teams to do research on coastal and marine resources in the Gulf of Mexico area.

The Reef-World Foundation and Egyptian Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) recently announced that Egypt is adopting Green Fins environmental standards to protect its coral reefs.

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and cryosphere.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in the USA recently launched its new brand, which invites people to discover the wonder of national marine sanctuaries and monuments.

NOAA has awarded grants of $2.7 million to projects aimed at combating the damage done by marine debris.