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A Fish From The Maldives Finally Has a Maldivian Description

Even though the Maldive coast has hundreds of species of fish, one particular fish has been officially and scientifically described by a Maldivian researcher.

Marine Heatwave Causes Mass Bleaching of New Zealand Sea Sponges

A major marine heatwave off the southern coast of New Zealand has caused a mass bleaching of sea sponges native to those waters.

NOAA Seeking Public Input On Florida Keys ‘Restoration Blueprint’

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking the public for input on a new "restoration blueprint" for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Offshore Safe CO2 Storage Is Possible, Research Shows

The National Oceanography Centre has released the results of a study that has shown that there is a viable method to store carbon dioxide offshore.

Over 23 Percent of the Ocean Seabed Is Now Mapped

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has announced that it has increased its ocean data mapping by an area the size of Europe.

Denmark Uses 3D-Printed Reefs To Support Biodiversity

Ørsted and the World Wide Fund for Nature Denmark are installing 3D printed reefs to support and boost biodiversity in the Kattegat Strait.

US Government Ratifies Hawaii Dolphin Swimming Rule

The US government has ratified a rule that restricts people from swimming with dolphins within 50 yards (45.7m) in Hawaiian waters, according to a notice published this week.

Climate Change May Be Culprit in Antarctic Fish Disease Outbreak

Climate change might be behind an unusual disease outbreak among Antarctic icefish.

Central Pacific Coral Reef Shows Remarkable Recovery From Bleaching

A decade-long study at the Palmyra Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean revealed that coral reefs can recover from the perils of bleaching as long as they're left alone.

Portuguese Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere, WHOI Sign Research Cooperation Agreement

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Portuguese Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA) have signed a memorandum of understating to cooperate on ocean research.

Kelp Crop Improvement Plan Created

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the University of Connecticut and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have signed a license agreement for a kelp "germplasm."

‘The Last Vaquita’ Now Streaming

The short documentary on the endangered vaquita porpoise "The Last Vaquita" is now streaming.

Petition Started To Stop A Shark Fishing Tournament

An online petition has been released to urge the stopping of a shark fishing tournament scheduled for this weekend in Jupiter, Florida.

Oceana Promotes Three Longtime Team Members To Executive Committee

Ocean advocacy organization Oceana this week announced new leadership promotions to its Executive Committee.

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