Marine Biodiversity Archives

Shark sighting in Block Island Pond Photo Credit: Jennifer Seebeck (TikTok)

June 1, 2025

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

Representative Image: An industrial port facility with large storage tanks, pipelines, and processing units, related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) or petrochemical storage. Photo Source: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0)

Energy·Marine Life·USA

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 organizations have urged UNESCO and the International Union

March 23, 2025

Deep Sea Mining Fast-Tracked: US Aims For Billions In Minerals Surpassing All Land Reserves

News·USA

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 24, 2025, to speed up approval processes for deep-sea mining operations in both U.S. and