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Ocean Activists Call For ‘Blue New Deal’

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.

Could ‘Urchin Ranching’ Help Restore Northern California’s Undersea Kelp Forests?

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.

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Reduce Plastic Waste In The Ocean

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 Releases Stunning Wildlife Migration Maps

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

Third ‘Coral Reefs Forever’ Gala Fundraiser To Be Held At DEMA Show 2019

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

Four Research Teams Win NOAA RESTORE Science Program Grants

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.

Egypt Adopts Environmental Standards To Protect Its Coral Reefs

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.

A New Report Warns That Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating

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.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Launches New Brand

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 Awards Millions Of Dollars In Grants To Clean Up Marine Debris

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

Check Out This Video Of A Large Oil Spill In The Bahamas

A new video has emerged that shows a massive oil spill in the Bahamas as a result of Hurricane Dorian.

Reef Check and Trash Hero Team Up In Malaysia

Reef Check Malaysia and Trash Hero Malaysia have teamed up for a nationwide beach ckeanup event in the country.

Second Shark Dragger Gets 10-Day Jail Sentence

A judge has sentenced a man involved in the infamous dragging of a shark behind a speedboat two years ago to 10 days in jail.

Virgin Voyages Announces Stream2Sea As A Preferred Partner

Virgin Voyages has announced Stream2Sea as their preferred partner for reef-safe sunscreen products.

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