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Wreck Site Of WW2 Japanese Freighter Carrying Australian POWs Found

The wreck site of the Montevideo Maru, a Japanese freighter carrying over 1,000 prisoners of war -- the majority of them Australian -- that was sunk by a US submarine during World War II has been found.

Stream2Sea Mineral Sunscreens Perform Better When Wet!

Stream2Seanew Every Day Mineral Sunscreens actually perform better when wet, according to Stream2Sea founder Autumn Blum.

The Innovative SWMBRD Makes its Debut

A new product, the SWMBRD, is hitting the market this spring. The new patented design is made to enhance the human body’s natural swimming ability without the need for paddles, etc.

New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Declared A Mission Blue ‘Hope Spot’

The New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary has been named Mission Blue's latest "Hope Spot."

US Takes Next Step In Designating Pacific Remote Islands As National Marine Sanctuary

NOAA's Office of Marine Sanctuaries has taken the next step in the process of designating the Pacific Remote Islands as a national marine sanctuary.

Marine Natural Wax May Be A Suitable Replacement For Petroleum In Cosmetics

A marine natural wax may be a suitable alternative to petroleum products in cosmetics.

Study Shows The Presence Of Coral Skeletons Influences Reef Recovery

Scientists from UC Santa Barbara have found that the coral skeletons left behind in the wake of devasting coral bleaching events influence the reefs going forward.

Thailand’s Lifting Travel Restrictions Has Caused Concern For Four Endangered Marine Species

The recent lifting of travel restrictions has caused concern for several endangered marine species off the coast of Thailand.

US Prepping National Coral Reef Resilience Strategy

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing a "National Coral Reef Resilience Strategy."

The US Government Is Asking For Public Comments On A Speed Limit To Protect Endangered Rice’s Whales

The US government is seeking comments on a petition filed by a group of environmental organizations to establish a speed limit for the habitat of the endangered Rice's whale.

US Coral Reef Task Force To Meet Next Week

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Department of Interior will co-host a public meeting of the US Coral Reef Task Force next week.

Atlantic Humpback Dolphin Recommended for Endangered Species Act Listing

The US National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a proposed rule to list the Atlantic humpback dolphin under the Endangered Species Act.

Legislation Proposed To Create Artificial Reefs From Retired Naval Vessels

A bill has been reintroduced to the US Congress to encourage using retired naval vessels as artificial reefs.

Date & Winners Of The 20th Annual International Ocean Film Festival Have Been Announced

The dates and winners of the 20th Annual International Ocean Film Festival have been announced.

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