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
Vaquita Numbers Plummet to 6-8 Amid Illegal Gillnet Fishing: Bonus Quiz Inside
The vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise, is nearly extinct. Only 10 of these sea mammals are left in their only home – the Gulf of California in Mexico. This is a huge
Govind Tekale
IUCN: Over 390 Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing
In an alarming development for marine conservation, one-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species now face extinction, according to a comprehensive report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The
First Live Footage: Roughskin Dogfish Shark Filmed at 1,054 Meters Depth in Caribbean
In a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea, at depths where sunlight barely penetrates, scientists have recorded the first-ever live footage of the roughskin dogfish shark (Centroscymnus owstonii). The discovery occurred off
Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway
A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark
Rahul Somvanshi
UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors
The comprehensive UBC study provides insights into salmon survival rates after catch-and-release fishing – a practice that has become increasingly prevalent as salmon populations decline. The six-year investigation by UBC’s Pacific Salmon
Karmactive Staff
California’s $2.4B Delta Water Plan Faces Environmental Scrutiny
A moment defined as a watershed moment for California’s water management came, as the Newsom administration has proposed new rules for drawing water from the Central Valley’s Delta. The proposal is backed
Shark And Ray Populations Plunge 50% Since 1970: Is Overfishing Pushing Marine Ecosystems to Collapse?
The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according to a global study published in Science. The
Birubi Beach Log Turns Into $250/Kilo Marine Ecosystem Covered in Gooseneck Barnacles
A fascinating marine discovery at Birubi Beach has got the local community buzzing with curiosity. On October 26th, Susan McCarthy stumbled upon what appeared to be an alien-like structure on the sand
Tejal Somvanshi
Amazon Drought 2024: Lake Tefé’s 40°C Waters, 44-Foot Drop Threaten Dolphins, 850,000 People Impacted Across 69% of the Region
In the heart of Amazonas state, the waters of Lake Tefé tell a story of environmental crisis. The lake’s water levels plummeted to 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) in October 2024 – a
Cape Cod’s Sea Turtle Strandings Soar 700% as Gulf of Maine’s Warming Traps Over 700 Turtles Annually
The Gulf of Maine’s warming waters have led to increased sea turtle strandings on Cape Cod’s shores. Over 200 cold-stunned young turtles received treatment at the New England Aquarium’s facility on Tuesday,