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NOAA Seeks Public Input On Ocean Data It Should Use For Aquaculture, Offshore Wind Energy Development

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking the public for input on the data it should be using to develop aquaculture and offshore wind projects in the Caribbean region.

Climate Change Is Altering The Color Of The World’s Oceans

The past two decades have seen a significant change in the color of the world's oceans, with climate change a likely culprit, according to scientists.

Sea Of Change Supports The Innovation of Reef Health Tools

The Sea of Change Foundation has announced funding for a new project to develop eDNA Reef Health Tools.

Researchers Seek To Unlock The Mysteries of ‘Ghost Sharks’

Scientists from the Seattle Aquarium and the University of Florida are headed to the Pacific Northwest to study the elusive ghost shark.

Expedition Exploring The Deep Seamounts Near Johnston Atoll

The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus is heading out into the Pacific Ocean to explore the deep seamount near Johnston Atoll.

Coastal Residents Need Voice In Conservation and Development

A recent paper calls on policymakers and decision-makers worldwide to give coastal residents a voice in their region's conservation and development efforts.

Arctic Beach Microplastic Pollution Exposed By Tourists

The scourge of microplastic pollution on Arctic beaches has been exposed by citizen scientists in the form of tourists.

US Government Wants To Continue Feeding Salmon To Endangered Orcas

Over the past three years, the US government has awarded money to hatchery operators in the Pacific Northwest to increase production of Chinook salmon for the purpose of increasing prey for killer whales in the region, which are listed as endangered.

US Government Designates ‘Critical Habitats’ For Endangered Coral Species

The National Marine Fisheries Service  has announced it has designated certain areas along the US coast as a "critical habitat" for five threatened Caribbean coral species.

Edges of Earth Expedition Launches Inaugural Partnership with SSI and Mares

A female-led diving team spearheading the Edges of Earth Expedition this week announced their partnership with Scuba Schools International and dive gear company Mares.

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Bolster Fishery Disaster Relief

US Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced legislation to improve the federal regulatory process associated with the allocation of fishery disaster relief.

Could the Loch Ness Monster Have Been A Giant Eel?

Scientists have debunked the popular theory that some eels may be responsible for many Loch Ness monster sightings.

UN Adopts Oceans Biodiversity Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly recently adopted a resolution centering around ocean biodiversity.

Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide For Northern Mariana Islands Will Help Disaster Preparedness

A new emergency response guide for the Northern Mariana Islands will help the region prepare for typhoons that cause marine debris.

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