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Do Coral Reefs Have Legal Rights?

The world is in the midst of the world’s largest-ever coral bleaching, due to over a year of rising ocean temperatures.

New Population Estimate Finds North Atlantic Right Whales Still Swimming Along the Edge of Extinction

A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium finds that the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population remains at risk of extinction with only around 372 whales.

Proposed Artificial Reef Off US Air Force Base On Florida Coast Moves Forward

The US Defense Department has found that an environmental impact statement for a proposed artificial reef off the Florida coast won't be needed.

Celebrate National Marine Sanctuary Day With Live events on NMSF’s Instagram

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is celebrating National Marine Sanctuary Day this week with a pair of live panels on the organization's Instagram page.

2025 Marine Debris Calendar Now Available

The 2025 Marine Debris Calendar is now available for download.

Support Sought To Protect Giant Clams

The Center for Biological Diversity has issued a call to action to support NOAA's proposal to protect 10 giant clam species.

Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire Appoints New COO and More

The Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has announced the appointment of Ernst Noyons as the new COO and the expansion of the scale of its operation.

Emergency Session On Coral Reefs Called For At UN Biodiveristy Conference

A special conference on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Conference later this month has been called for to urgently address the crisis coral reefs face due to climate change.

NOAA Launches Marine Debris Survey

The NOAA Marine Debris Program has announced the launch of the Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project Nationwide Survey.

US Government Officially Designates Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

As part of Indigenous Peoples Day holiday celebrations, the US Government has officially designated 4,543 square miles/11,766 square kilometers off the California coast as the country's 17th national marine sanctuary.

Illegal Shark Fin Documentary Wins Emmy

The Al Jazeera English documentary “Fault Lines” has won the Emmy for Outstanding Coverage of Climate, Environment and Meteorology.

UC Sand Diego Introduces Climate Change Graduation Requirements

The UC San Diego has announced the introduction of a climate change-focused graduation requirement.

Scientists Use AI To Find Unmapped Marine Species Hot Spots Off Mozambique

A new study has used a predictive artificial intelligence algorithm to confirm the location of previously unmapped high marine biodiversity areas along Mozambique's coastline.

New Study Looks Into What Children Think of Sharks

The University of South Australia has launched a new survey to better understand kids' attitudes toward sharks.

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