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
Norway’s 2025 Minke Whale Quota Increased to 1,406 Despite Global Criticism
Norway has announced it will kill more whales in 2025, raising its self-allocated quota to 1,406 minke whales – an increase of 249 from last year. This decision comes despite falling domestic
Govind Tekale
1,000+ Loggerhead Turtle Eggs Rescued from Cyclone Alfred’s Path
A rapid response team has successfully completed New South Wales’ largest-ever sea turtle rescue operation, saving more than 1,000 endangered loggerhead turtle eggs from the destructive path of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The
Rahul Somvanshi
Mexico’s Saguaro LNG Project Threatens Gulf of California’s Marine Biodiversity
A major natural gas export facility planned for Mexico’s coast threatens one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, according to environmental groups who are calling for immediate international intervention. Over 30 conservation
Sunita Somvanshi
Court Battle Over NOAA Speed Limits as Right Whale Numbers Drop Below 375
Conservation groups have stepped into a legal battle to defend speed limits that protect North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Whale and
Trump Sued for Removing Protections as Only 51 Rice’s Whales Face Extinction Risk
Several conservation groups have initiated legal action against the Trump administration for removing protections designed to shield the critically endangered Rice’s whale from deadly ship collisions. The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends
Blobfish: Ugly No More? Wins New Zealand’s Fish of the Year 2025 and Becomes Deep Sea Conservation Symbol
In a remarkable turn of events, the blobfish—once labeled the “world’s ugliest animal”—has emerged victorious in New Zealand’s Fish of the Year 2025 competition. With 1,286 votes, it narrowly defeated the orange
Loch Ness Monster: First 2025 Sighting Prompts High-Tech Search
A dark mass spotted beneath the calm waters of Loch Ness has sparked the first reported sighting of the legendary Nessie in 2025. As monster hunters prepare for an intensive four-day search
SeaWorld’s Oldest Dolphin, Notchfin, Dies at 63, Surpassing Typical Lifespan
SeaWorld San Antonio is mourning the loss of Notchfin, a bottlenose dolphin who passed away on March 12, 2025, at the remarkable age of 63. As one of the park’s “founding members”
NOAA’s New Device Identifies 100+ Fish Species in Hours, Halts 40 Tons of Illegal Seafood
NOAA has successfully tested a new field device that can identify fish species on the spot, helping catch over 40 tons of illegally trafficked seafood during its first trial. The device, which
Spinytail Crayfish Populations Stable Across Six Mississippi Counties
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the spinytail crayfish, native to southern Mississippi, does not need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. After careful study, researchers found the