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
Clavelina Ossipandae, a Sea Squirt with Panda-like Appeal, Captivates Scientists
A new species of sea squirt, recently discovered off the coast of Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, has been creating a buzz on social media due to its peculiar appearance. Dubbed the “Skeleton
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Bottom Trawling’s 370M Metric Tons of CO2 Hidden Emissions Revealed
A recent study led by Trisha Atwood from the Quinney College of Natural Resources reveals that bottom trawling is one of the major causes of carbon pollution. Bottom trawling is dragging heavy
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Rising Ocean Temps Set Stage for Catastrophic Coral Bleaching Worldwide
The world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the US National
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Mysteries of Coral Spawning: Behind the Lens with Gabriel Guzman
An award-winning photographer of marine oceans, Gabriel Guzman, recently captured imagery of coral spawning, which offers insightful information on the environmental and technical aspects of marine photography. Gabriel Guzman, known for his
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WhaleVis: Transforming Whaling History into Conservation Insights
In an era where technology intersects with environmental conservation, a remarkable innovation emerges from the depths of history: WhaleVis. Developed by the University of Washington, this interactive dashboard breathes new life into
Galápagos Expedition Unearths Vast Deep-Sea Coral Ecosystems and Hydrothermal Vents
In the depths of the Galápagos, a realm teeming with mystery and marine marvels, scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries. Off the iconic islands, two pristine cold-water coral reefs, stretching 800 meters and
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
Echinoderm Enigma Solved: Starfish Bodies Resemble Heads, New Study Finds
The recent research involving the University of Southampton, published in Nature, offers groundbreaking insights into the evolution and body structure of echinoderms, a group that includes starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars.
University of Hawaiʻi Researchers Document Rare Visit by 30-Foot Whale Shark
On November 2, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers, while wrapping up their fieldwork, encountered a 30-foot whale shark near Kualoa Ranch, just a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay. This sighting is a
USF’s Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant
The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is on a mission. With a $3.2 million boost from NOAA, they’re tackling a sea of trouble caused by Sargassum. This isn’t your