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Researchers Have Identified Predators To Control the Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish Population
There's a certain species of crab that really likes to munch on the crown-of-thorns starfish on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, scientists have found.
While One Iconic Kelp Forest Faces An Incredible Decline, Another Offers A Glimmer Of Hope
New research has highlighted the incredible decline in the health of the iconic kelp forests of the Monterey Peninsula.
Study Shows The Impact of Ocean Plastic on Human & Ocean Health
A new study has been released demonstrating the risks of plastic pollution to all life on this planet.
Global Fisheries Under Threat From Climate Change
A new study has found that the diet of fish worldwide could decline in quality by around 10% due to climate change.
New USS Monitor Replica Artifacts Created In Collaborative Effort
New replicas of artifacts recovered from the USS Monitor have been created in a new collaborative effort.
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation On Coral Reefs Studied For the First Time
Researchers have studied the effects of oxygen loss on coral reef habitats for the first time.
Cyclones Cause Huge Plankton Blooms in South Pacific
A new study has found that 2019's Cyclone Oma left many things in its wake, including huge plankton blooms.
Biological Diversity Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit To Save 12 Coral Species
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the US National Marine Fisheries Service to save habitat for pillar coral, mountainous star coral and 10 other rare corals.
Help Support A Moratorium On Deep-Sea Mining
A recently launched campaign aims to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining activities.
Diventures’ ‘Oceans Update’ Webinar On Lionfish To Be Released March 29th
Episode 3 of the Diventures 6-part Webinar series Oceans Update is set for release on March 29, 2023.
Pacific Remote Islands On Track To Become A New National Marine Sanctuary
The US government this week announced it has begun the process to consider designating the waters surrounding the Pacific Remote Islands as a national marine sanctuary.
US Proposes Ban On Catching Whitetip And Hammerhead Sharks
The US National Marine Fisheries Service is proposed a ban on the commercial and recreational fishing of Whitetip and Hammerhead sharks.
US Government Releases New ‘Ocean Climate Action Plan’
The US government this week released its new "Ocean Climate Action Plan," a roadmap to advance steps to protect ocean health.
Aquanaut Spending 100 Days Underwater To Study Long-Term Exposure To Pressure
Aquanaut and former US Navy diver Dr. Joe Dituri is spending 100 days underwater to study the effects of long-term exposure to pressure and whether that can be good for one's health.
