Giant Cuttlefish Count Crashes 97% in South Australia
South Australia’s PIRSA counted 1,811 giant cuttlefish this year against 63,000 in 2025, a 97% drop linked to the record harmful algal bloom.
Bluefin Tuna Return to English Fishing Town After 60 Years
A fishing crew based in the Yorkshire port of Whitby has made a rare catch. Within days of each other, they landed two bluefin tuna, each weighing over 300 kilograms. The last time such catches were made at Whitby was
1,121 New Marine Species Discovered in Landmark Ocean Census—Ghost Sharks Lead Discovery
Scientists have discovered 1,121 marine species in a single year, marking a historic milestone in ocean exploration. The discovery emerges from 13 global expeditions
Tiger Shark Off Cape Cod: Five-Foot Tropical Predator Signals Warming Atlantic Ocean Waters
Juvenile tiger shark caught off Cape Cod by Rouette brothers signals warming Atlantic waters. Tropical species expanding range north due to climate change. New
Canada’s Endangered Killer Whales Face 24% Extinction Risk Amid Government Inaction
The Canadian government has declined to issue an emergency order to protect Southern Resident killer whales, despite acknowledging these endangered marine mammals face “imminent threats” to their survival. This decision, announced in
Govind Tekale
Over 15,000 Endangered Coho Salmon Return to Mendocino Rivers in Record-Breaking Comeback
For the first time in 16 years of monitoring, endangered Central California Coast coho salmon have returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in record numbers. Over 15,000 adult coho salmon came back to
Over 200 Endangered Barrens Topminnows Reintroduced in Tennessee
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH) has successfully reintroduced 201 endangered Barrens topminnows into their historic range in south-central Tennessee. This marks the first release since the species was federally listed. The
24% of Global Freshwater Species at Risk; Western Ghats a Hotspot
Humans have created so many problems for the environment- especially the climate. Many creatures living in fresh water are in danger now due to climate change caused by human activities. A survey
Rahul Somvanshi
Japanese Student’s Discovery: New Jellyfish Species Challenges Marine Biology Norms
A Japanese student’s childhood fascination with jellyfish has led to the discovery of a new species now known as the “integral jellyfish.” Officially named Orchistoma integrale, this marine creature was found in
Rare Superpod: 2,000+ Dolphins Spotted Off Monterey Bay
A breathtaking scene unfolded off Monterey Bay last week when more than 2,000 dolphins came together in what experts call a “superpod.” Evan Brodsky, a boat captain with Monterey Bay Whale Watch,
Trump Administration Lifts Ship Speed Limits, Endangering Rice’s Whales
In a move celebrated by the oil and gas industry but criticized by environmental advocates, the Trump administration has rescinded guidance that required industry ships to slow down in the habitat of
Karmactive Staff
Odisha’s Shores Host 682,000 Olive Ridley Turtles in Record Nesting
Odisha’s coastline is buzzing with activity as nearly 6.82 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for their annual mass nesting event. The beaches between Podampeta and Bateshwar have transformed into prime real
Smalltail Shark Population Plummets 80% Amid U.S. Protection Delays and Legal Action
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to decide whether to protect smalltail sharks under the Endangered Species Act. These sharks, which inhabit the
Oyster Reef Restoration Yields $1.70 per $1 Invested, Creating Jobs and Boosting Economies
Recent studies show oyster restoration projects are delivering substantial benefits for coastal economies and marine ecosystems. For every dollar invested in oyster reef restoration, states receive $1.70 in economic and environmental returns,