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
Endangered Sharks Killed: Spanish Vessel Slaughters 3 Makos in 30 Minutes as Blue Shark Bycatch Hits Record Levels
Endangered sharks are dying at alarming rates in the Pacific Ocean, with industrial fishing vessels catching them as “bycatch” – unintended catches while targeting other fish. Greenpeace recently exposed this crisis by
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Deadly Algal Blooms Kill Northern Fur Seals: Saxitoxin Found Throughout Bering Sea Food Web
A groundbreaking study has linked a powerful neurotoxin from harmful algal blooms to the deaths of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea near Alaska. According to the research published in Marine
Whale Migration Map Shows 3.2M KM of Routes: 7 Species Endangered, Moving Shipping Lanes 15 Miles Could Cut Collisions 95%
A groundbreaking interactive map tracking whale migration routes has exposed the increasing threats facing whales in Australian waters. Launched ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8, 2025, BlueCorridors.org combines over 3.2
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5 Million Seahorses Worth $29M Seized in Global Wildlife Trafficking Network Spanning 62 Countries
Nearly five million smuggled seahorses worth about $29 million were seized worldwide over a 10-year period, according to new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC). But experts warn this represents
Coral Creates Islands: IIT Gandhinagar Study Maps How Lakshadweep Atolls Form While Facing 84.6% Coral Bleaching
Lakshadweep’s stunning white beaches aren’t just beautiful—they’re actually made from the remains of ocean creatures. As climate change threatens these low-lying coral atolls with rising seas, researchers from IIT Gandhinagar have conducted
Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Manatee Deaths Amid Refuge Staffing Crisis
Environmental groups are taking legal steps to protect Florida’s gentle sea giants from what they call inadequate oversight at a key wildlife refuge. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice
20-Foot Shark Spotted in Rhode Island Pond Sparks ‘Jaws’ Comparisons
A massive 20-foot basking shark spotted in Block Island’s Great Salt Pond over Memorial Day weekend sparked both fear and fascination among onlookers. The shark’s large dorsal fin cutting through the water
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UK Fishers Haul Up to 1,000kg of Octopus Daily as Shellfish Stocks Plummet
A remarkable surge in octopus populations has transformed fishing operations along England’s southwest coast, creating both opportunities and challenges for local fishers. Since February 2025, common octopuses have appeared in unprecedented numbers,
Meghalaya Cave Fish Schistura Densiclava Found With Eyes and Color Intact Defies Evolutionary Cave Rules
A new species of fish discovered in a remote Meghalaya cave is baffling scientists by breaking the rules of evolution. Unlike typical cave-dwelling creatures that lose their eyesight and color in permanent
Orinoco Crocodile Faces Extinction With Under 100 Left Despite 10K Releases and 2.5M Skins Once Exported
In a remote stretch of the Capanaparo River in western Venezuela, biologist Carlos Alvarado gently releases a juvenile Orinoco crocodile into murky waters. This moment represents both hope and heartbreak in the