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
Tennessee’s Barrens Darter Fish Faces Extinction With Only 5 Populations Left in 6 Miles of Streams
After decades of advocacy and legal battles, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed listing the Barrens darter as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This small, bottom-dwelling fish found
Rahul Somvanshi
Gray Whale Population Plummets 50%: Arctic Feeding Changes Push Numbers to 1970s Low of 13,000
The Eastern North Pacific gray whale population has plummeted to its lowest level since the 1970s, with alarming declines in both adult numbers and newborn calves. A recent count by NOAA Fisheries
Govind Tekale
DNA Study Reveals 6 Endangered Fish Species in Singapore-Malaysia Fish Maw Trade Worth Up to $1,184/kg
A new study has uncovered a disturbing trend in Singapore and Malaysia’s fish maw markets. Researchers found DNA from six endangered fish species in dried fish maw products sold in local shops.
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UK Sharks Surge as Sea Temperatures Hit Top 20 Fastest-Rising Globally by 2060
Rising sea temperatures around the UK are creating new homes for several marine species, including sharks, according to recent scientific research. Experts predict certain shark species will become more common in British
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Foot-Long Hammerhead Shark Falls from Sky when Crows Attack Osprey Over SC Golf Course
In a bizarre turn of events, disc golfers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina witnessed a baby hammerhead shark plummet from the sky and land on their course. The unusual incident happened on
Atlantic’s Largest Tagged Male Great White Shark “Contender” Tracked Near Popular Beach Destination
A massive great white shark named “Contender” is making waves as it travels up the Atlantic coastline. At nearly 14 feet long and weighing 1,653 pounds, this impressive male shark is the
Edwards Aquifer Recovery Plan: 7 Endangered Species, 44% Water Cuts, and a 65-Year Timeline
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has finalized a recovery plan for seven rare species that call the Edwards Aquifer home. Announced on June 11, 2025, this plan maps out how
Climate Crisis Could Wipe Out 75% of Bowhead Whale Habitats by 2100, University Research Shows
The bowhead whale, a massive sea creature that can weigh as much as 100 tons and live over 200 years, is in trouble. These giants, which swim in the cold northern waters
Student’s AI Tool Recognizes Minke Whale Calls in Real-Time, Transforms Weeks of Analysis Into Instant Alerts
A 22-year-old student has built a new AI tool that listens for whale sounds underwater to help protect threatened minke whales. Oscar Mower, who studies commerce and engineering at the University of
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Arctic Underwater Noise Doubled in 6 Years, Threatening Marine Life Communication as Levels Set to Quadruple by 2030
The Arctic Ocean is getting noisier by the day. Ship engines, oil exploration, and construction are creating an underwater racket that’s harming whales, seals, and other marine animals. Recent findings from the