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.
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.