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Scientists Discover ‘Larger-Than-Average’ Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’

The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has been measured to be about 6,334 square miles (16,405 square km), according to new findings from NOAA.

Fresh Water Discovered Under The Sea

Scientists have discovered what they believe is "strong evidence" of a fresh water deposit under the sea floor off the Mediterranean island of Malta.

Scientists Study Underwater DDT Dumping Sites, Find New Methane Seep, Whale Fall

Marine scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute recently completed a 12-day expedition off the coast of Southern California.

‘Tadpoloes’ Documentary Short Film Selected As Jackson Wild Finalist

BARE ambassador Maxwel Hohn and his creative partner Russell Clark's 2020 documentary short, "Tadpoles: The Big Little Migration" has been selected as a Jackson Wild Media Awards finalist.

Could Phytoplankton Be Turned Into Oil?

Japanese researchers have discovered a new type of phytoplankton that could be converted into petroleum.

NMSF To Discuss Collaborative Conservation

The National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation will hold an online discussion next month about collaborative conservation at existing and proposed national marine sanctuaries.

NOAA Outlines Steps To Sustainable Shark Fisheries

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has outlined six steps it takes to manage shark fisheries.

OSIL Unveils Its New Aquaculture Monitoring Buoy

Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has unveiled its new Aquaculture Monitoring Buoy.

Static Generators Could Solve Wave Power Riddle

Static electricity generators can offer a solution to the riddle of generating electricity from waves.

North Carolina Offshore Windfarm Environmental Review Underway

An environmental review of a proposed North Carolina offshore wind energy project has been announced.

First Solar-Powered Voyage To Alaska Completed

The first solar-powered boat journey to Alaska has been completed.

UK Government To Ban Import, Export Of Shark Fin Products

The UK government recently announced plans to go further than any other country to stop the practice of shark finning.

UK Government Awards Multimillion-Pound Grant to ORRAA

The British government has awarded the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) a £2 million (US$2.8 million) grant.

NOAA is Still Looking for Nominees for its Marine Debris Foundation Board of Directors

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is still looking for nominees to serve as members of the Marine Debris Foundation board of directors.

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