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Scientists have captured remarkable footage of an elusive bigfin squid gliding through the deep waters of the Cook Islands, marking only the second dozen or so recorded sightings of this mysterious creature. The ghostly white squid, with its distinctive orchid-shaped…
Marine scientists are sounding the alarm about Indonesia’s disappearing seagrass meadows, calling them a “forgotten ecosystem” that plays a vital role in fighting climate change and supporting coastal communities. At a recent symposium in Bali, researchers and conservation experts highlighted…
International efforts to protect Antarctica’s fragile marine ecosystem hit a major roadblock last week when conservation talks concluded without agreement on critical protection measures. The 44th meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) ended…
Cambodia’s coastline is facing an environmental emergency as a perfect storm of illegal fishing, unregulated development, and inadequate government oversight pushes marine ecosystems toward collapse. Traditional fishing communities that have depended on these waters for generations are watching their livelihoods…
Underwater photographer Rich Collins has spent years diving into the dark waters off Florida’s coast after sunset, capturing extraordinary images of marine life that rarely sees daylight. His nighttime “blackwater photography” expeditions have revealed a fascinating secret: young fish forming…
Marine life is making a remarkable comeback in the protected waters off Naples, where decades of conservation efforts have allowed vital seagrass meadows to flourish once again. Schools of bream and wrasses now populate the Gaiola Submerged Park Marine Protected…
Each October, the crystal-clear waters of Blue Bay in Mauritius transform into a spectacular pink wonderland as corals release millions of eggs and sperm in a synchronized spawning event. This natural phenomenon has now become the centerpiece of an ambitious…
The vibrant coral reefs surrounding Mauritius—once resembling underwater fireworks in brilliant reds, blues, greens, and purples—are now fighting for survival. This March, devastating ocean heat waves bleached 80% of the island nation’s corals, according to Pierre Edgard Daniel Marie, director…
Norway has proposed nearly doubling the catch limit for krill in Antarctic waters during a high-stakes conservation summit, sparking fresh tensions over protecting one of Earth’s most vital marine ecosystems. The proposal was presented at the Commission for the Conservation…
The inaugural International Day of the Deep Seabed marks a milestone in ocean conservation, drawing attention to one of Earth’s most mysterious and unexplored realms. The deep seabed, legally known as “the Area,” encompasses a staggering 54% of the global…
