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Biden Bans Drilling Across 625M Acres of U.S. Waters, Protecting $80B Coastal Economy and Marine Life

President Biden has permanently banned new oil and gas drilling across vast stretches of U.S. coastal waters, protecting over 625 million acres from future development. The move affects the entire East Coast,

Sunita Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Straw Pollution 2024: The 8 Million Tons Entering Oceans Each Year and How It Impacts Marine Life

Plastic straws are common items that are frequently used around the world. However, they also represent a growing problem with plastic pollution, which is evident in every corner of the world. People

Sarah Rose Mathews

November 7, 2024

World's first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm.

Energy·Europe·Sustainability

How WindFloat Atlantic’s Floating Wind Farm Survived 20-Meter Waves and Powered 25,000 Homes—All While Boosting Marine Life

In July 2020, the world’s first floating wind farm officially began regular operation: WindFloat Atlantic. Now, after four years of successful operations, a review highlights its exceptional performance and potential for offshore

Rahul Somvanshi

September 11, 2024

Cocaine in Sharks Photo Credits : Mile Ribeiro

Marine Life·Nature·News

Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life

A recent study revealed a concerning phenomenon on the coasts of Brazil: reports of wild sharks getting positive for cocaine. This discovery which was made by the scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz

Swadheeka Pradhanand

Karmactive Staff

August 4, 2024

Climate·Marine Life·Science

Climate Change Triggers Barnacle Evolution: How Sea Snails Are Reshaping Marine Life!

In a remarkable display of adaptation, some barnacle species are undergoing physical transformations to protect themselves from the increasing threat of warm-water sea snails, a consequence of the ongoing climate change. This

Govind Tekale

November 12, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·Science

Reviving Marine Life with Pear Tree Reefs: NIOZ’s Innovative Approach to Underwater Ecosystems!

The Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) revealed on August 24, 2023, that artificial reefs, crafted from discarded pear trees, are flourishing with marine life after over a year submerged in

Govind Tekale

October 5, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·Ocean

Explorers Launch Largest Ocean Census In History To Discover New Marine Life

A race against time to find at least 100,000 new marine species in the next decade has been begun by a global alliance of scientists and explorers called the Ocean Census, the

Govind Tekale

May 1, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·Travel

New Hope for Marine Life: The Discovery of a Pristine Coral Reef off the Galápagos Islands

A discovery of a new coral reef off the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador has been reported. The size of the coral reef is approximately 2 km long & has over 50% living

Govind Tekale

April 20, 2023

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately 2.3 million tons. Global data collected between 1979

Govind Tekale

March 14, 2023

Ecuador Expands Galapagos Marine Life Reserve By 45%

Nature·News

Ecuador Expands Galapagos Marine Life Protection Reserve By 45%

The inextricable connection between the sea, climate & biodiversity is understandable. The ocean is one of Earth’s most significant climate regulators – absorbing nearly a third of emitted carbon dioxide & nearly

Govind Tekale

January 27, 2022