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
Alaska Gold Mine Permit Faces Lawsuit Over Threat to 331 Cook Inlet Belugas
A legal battle has erupted in Alaska as environmental groups take on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a gold mining project that threatens one of America’s most endangered whale populations.
Govind Tekale
3D Sound Sculptures Boost Coral Settlement 7x as Global Reefs Face 63% Biodiversity Loss Since 1950s
Scientists and artists are joining forces to restore damaged coral reefs using an unexpected tool: sound. The Coral Sonic Resilience project combines 3D-printed underwater sculptures with solar-powered audio systems to attract marine
Rahul Somvanshi
Salton Sea Restoration Hits 2,000 Acres as East Pond Expansion Triggers Next 9,000-Acre Phase
California’s first major habitat restoration project at the shrinking Salton Sea reached a key milestone with water now flowing into the East Pond Expansion. This progress marks a turning point in long-running
Karmactive Staff
790 Endangered Fish Recorded in Cambodian Mekong Villages as Dams and Data Shortages Raise Alarm
In a remote Cambodian village along the Mekong River, fisherman Seun Rin pulls out his smartphone before sorting his daily catch. He’s not checking social media or messages – instead, he’s recording
Karenia Mikimotoi Algae Bloom Kills 200+ Species Across 4,400 km² in South Australia
A toxic algae bloom has turned South Australian waters into what marine experts call “a horror movie for fish,” killing more than 200 different species of marine life since March 2025. The
Taiji Dolphin Hunt 2025: 94 Captured for Marine Parks Worth $128,000 Each as Kill Count Drops to 286
The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan ended February 28, 2025, with numbers showing a shift in business strategy: fewer dolphins killed for meat but more captured alive for sale to marine
Bryde’s Whale Found Dead on Vancouver Island in First BC Sighting Raises Climate and Species Shift Questions
A rare Bryde’s whale washed up dead on a beach near Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island this Wednesday, marking the first-ever sighting of this tropical species in British Columbia waters. The
Ningaloo Reef Bleaching Crisis: 84% of Global Coral Systems Hit as Marine Heatwave Pushes Temperatures 2°C Above Normal
Ningaloo Reef is experiencing unprecedented coral bleaching, marking the first time both it and the Great Barrier Reef have bleached simultaneously. This alarming development comes as global warming pushes ocean temperatures to
Azores Establishes 287,000 km² Marine Protected Area, Europe’s Largest
The Azores archipelago, an autonomous region of Portugal, has established a sprawling 287,000 square kilometer marine protected area network—larger than the United Kingdom and the biggest in Europe. This October 2024 decision
Attenborough’s Ocean Film Reveals 370M Tons of CO2 Released Yearly by Trawling While Protected Areas Show 95% Species Recovery
At 99 years old, Sir David Attenborough isn’t slowing down—he’s speaking up louder than ever. In his powerful new documentary “Ocean with David Attenborough”, releasing globally in theaters on May 8, 2025,