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A Long Way From Home: Greenland Shark Found Near Belize

For the first time ever, a Greenland shark -- that up until now scientists had thought lived only in Arctic waters -- was recently spotted near a Caribbean reef.

Sea Shepherd Vows To Continue Conservation Work, Despite Founder Paul Watson’s Resignation

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it "remains focused" on its marine preservation work, despite founder Paul Watson's resignation last week.

Devastating Effect of Shark Fin Trade Highlighted in New Research

Researchers have found that 70% of the shark species involved in the shark fin trade are in danger of extinction.

Ocean Warming Could Wipeout Ocean Biodiversity

A research team led by scientists from the University of Adelaide has found that ocean warming affects 70% of the world's most biodiverse regions.

Rolling Stone Awards Stream2Sea Best Eco-Friendly, Reef Safe Sunscreen

Rolling Stone magazine has named Stream2Sea as the “Best Eco-Friendly, Reef Safe” sunscreen for the second year running.

Nortek Sensors Deployed Ahead Of Hurricane Season

Colombia is using two Nortek sensors to better prepare for the 2022 hurricane season’s effects on its Caribbean islands.

Alvin Submersible Makes Deepest Dive Yet

The 58-year-old submersible Alvin successfully reached a depth of 6,453 meters (nearly 4 miles) off San Juan, Puerto Rico, the deepest dive ever for the storied underwater vehicle.

Mission Blue Recognizes Hong Kong Waters As the Newest ‘Hope Spot’

Ocean conservation organization Mission Blue announced this week that it has recognized the waters off the southern coast of Hong Kong as the newest "Hope Spot."

NOAA Names New Chief Scientist

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that Sarah Kapnick, Ph.D., has been appointed its new chief scientist.

Pacific Whale Foundation Premieres ‘Ocean Guardians’ Documentary

The Pacific Whale Foundation recently premiered its new "Ocean Guardians" documentary at the annual World Whale Film Festival.

Madagascar Whale Shark Project Announces New Patreon Funding Stream

The Madagascar Whale Shark Project has announced the creation of a new method for people to help support its activities.

Noise Pollution From Deep Sea Mining Can Travel Hundreds of Miles

A new study highlights the enormous distances noise pollution from deep sea mining activities can travel.

DAN Europe Sustainable Tour 2022 Arrives In London

The Divers Alert Network Europe's Sustainable Tour 2022 arrived in London today, and will travel across the U.K. and Ireland in a Hyundai electric vehicle.

Prehistoric Four-Legged Fishapod Said ‘No’ To Land, Returned To Water

A new fossil shows a four-legged "fishapod" that returned to the water while another more well-known species, Tiktaalik, ventured onto land

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