marine conservation

A “snowblower” hydrothermal vent spews hot water and white bits of bacterial mat that are blooming in the chemical-rich hot-spring water, showing that the lava flow that was erupted in 2011 at Axial Seamount is still cooling. Photo Source- Bill Chadwick, Oregon State University (CC BY-SA 2.0)

May 14, 2025

Axial Seamount: Oregon’s Underwater Volcano Hits 90% Pre-Eruption Level with 1,000+ Daily Quakes

Three hundred miles off Oregon’s coast, a submarine volcano is swelling with magma. Scientists monitoring Axial Seamount have recorded more than 1,000 earthquakes per day during late March and early April 2025,

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Mexican Axolotls Face Population Decline: What’s Really Killing the ‘Water Monster’?

The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is an amphibian of Mexican origin that is critically endangered due to habitat loss, fishing, and the introduction of invasive species into its environment. This species is endemic to the lakes of the Valley of

August 10, 2024

Gray Whales Shrink by Over a Foot a Decade, New Study Reveals Ecosystem Warning Signs

Marine Life·Nature·Science

Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the northwest Pacific coast of the U.S. have seen a 13 percent

IWC’s Urgent Alert: The Endangered Vaquita Tale That’s Shattering All Predictions!

Conservation·Marine Life·Nature

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has issued its first-ever extinction alert, signaling a dire situation for marine life. The alert serves as a stark

Conservation·Marine Life·News

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

Karmactive Staff

May 26, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life·News

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

May 25, 2025

Conservation·Design·Marine Life·Nature

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

May 24, 2025

Leatherback turtle. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

News·USA

Trump Faces Lawsuit After Opening 490,000-Square-Mile Pacific Monument to Commercial Fishing

Conservation groups and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners took legal action on May 22, 2025, fighting President Trump’s recent decision to open protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing. The lawsuit challenges Trump’s April

Govind Tekale

May 24, 2025

Latin America·News

Jundiaí River Turns Bright Blue as 2,000-Liter Dye Spill Kills Fish and Stains Wildlife in São Paulo

A truck accident in São Paulo, Brazil, has transformed the normally peaceful Jundiaí River into a shocking bright blue waterway, endangering countless fish, birds, and other wildlife. The spill occurred on May

Govind Tekale

May 23, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life·Technology

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

Rahul Somvanshi

May 22, 2025

Australia·Marine Life·News

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

Karmactive Staff

May 21, 2025

Climate·Nature

Dragon’s Blood Trees Face 45% Habitat Loss by 2080 as Storms and Goats Ravage Socotra’s Endangered Species

Picture a tree shaped like a giant umbrella that bleeds red sap when cut. These aren’t fantasy – they’re Dragon’s Blood trees. Found only on Socotra, a small island near Yemen, these

Govind Tekale

May 20, 2025

Marine Life

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

Rahul Somvanshi

May 18, 2025

Cuauhtémoc. Photo Source: Nelson Slinkard.

Maritime·News·USA

Mexican Navy Ship With 277 Aboard Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, 2 Dead After Masts Snap

A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. Two people died. Nineteen others were hurt. The ship, named Cuauhtémoc, lost power while sailing under the bridge. Its tall

Govind Tekale

May 18, 2025

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