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New Bacteria Discovered In Great Barrier Reef

Scientists have discovered a chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

The Ocean Exploration Trust To Explore Deep Sea Habitats This Summer

The Ocean Exploration Trust has announced its exploration plans for the 2023 summer season, and this year Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus will focus on deep-sea habitats in the Central and Eastern Pacific.

Shark Jaws Demonstrate Habitat-Driven Evolution

New research examining the Jaws of over 90 species of Shark has highlighted how they changed over the course of evolution and how habitat has changed the shape of the jaws of different species.

Call To Action: Make The Canadian Government Protect Baby Seals

A petition has been launched to urge the Canadian government to protect baby seals.

2023 ‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ Photo Contest Starts Today

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has announced that its annual "Get Into Your Sanctuary" Photo Contest starts today.

National Geographic Pristine Seas Launches New Pacific Ocean Expedition

National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching an expedition aiming to increase protection of the Pacific Ocean as well as other marine areas worldwide.

Coral Vita Board Director Seth Teicher To Speak At Social Innovation Summit

Coral restoration company Coral Vita says its climate tech tech grows new reefs 50 times faster than in nature.

NOAA Begins Process Of Designating Eastern Lake Erie As A National Marine Sanctuary

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has begun the process to consider designating eastern Lake Erie off the state of Pennsylvania as a National Marine Sanctuary.

Mission Blue Names Great Lakes as the First Freshwater Hope Spot

Mission Blue recently announced it had named the Great Lakes as the first freshwater Hope Spot, with Chicago's Shedd Aquarium as the Hope Spot's champion.

Reef Renewal Bonaire Is Hosting ReeFiesta 2023

The Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire is hosting ReeFiesta, a free, all-day event on June 1st, 2023 to celebrate World Reef Awareness Day.

Fiber Optic Cables Can Possibly Track Whales Across The World

Researchers have been able to use fiber optic cables to track the estimated positions and tracks of fin whales.

Coral Resilience In the Indo-Pacific Is Better Than The Atlantic

Researchers from Penn State University have found that coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific are more resilient than Atlantic corals in the face of climate change.

US EPA Issues Draft Plastic Pollution National Strategy

The US Environmental Protection Agency has published a new draft national strategy to combat plastic pollution.

SHEBA Seeking A U.K. Advocate To Visit Indonesia, Take Part In Coral Restoration Program

Cat-food brand SHEBA has opened its search for a 2023 Hope Reef Advocate, an opportunity for one lucky U.K. candidate to travel to Indonesia to take part in the world’s largest coral reef restoration project on Sulawesi Island.

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