Researchers have found that there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week determined that the rope that killed a North Atlantic Right Whale calf came from Maine.
The US Coast Guard is partnering with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement and the Hawaii Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement during the humpback whale season around the Hawaiian Islands.
A documentary about the OceanGate Expeditions submersible that imploded while diving to the Titanic and killing all aboard is airing this week on US television.
A pod of killer whales that earlier this week became trapped by drift ice off the coast of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido were able to free themselves, according to multiple media reports.
Following campaigning by ocean advocacy group Oceana and local communities, Chile's Congress recently passed what's called the "Benthic Law" that will help preserve the country's offshore kelp forests.
Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan, Honduras highlighted its efforts in conservation, showing that it is much more than just a stunning resort and relaxing vacation.