Marine Life

August 15, 2026

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 coordinated since April 2025, spotlighting ecosystems humanity has

Europe·Latest·Marine Life·Nature·Wildlife

Orcas Attacking Boats in Strait of Gibraltar: 500+ Incidents and What Scientists Say

Orca encounters involving recreational and commercial vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar have generated growing concern among sailors and marine researchers. More than 500 documented interactions have been recorded between 2020 and 2026, with approximately 15 individual orcas consistently identified

July 31, 2026

Scientists Discover 31 New Marine Species in Deep Sea 2026 Expedition

Discovery·Marine Life·Science

Marine biologists have documented previously unknown species living in Earth’s deepest ocean zones, marking a significant milestone in understanding life in extreme environments and

Shark Week 2026 Pivots to Conservation Science as Marine Biologists Take Centre Stage

Entertainment·Marine Life·Nature·Wildlife

Shark Week 2026 marks a significant programming shift — away from dramatised predator narratives and toward marine conservation science. The annual Discovery Channel event,

Sharptail sunfish fragmenting in water during coordinated orca ram-to-fragment behavior documented in Gulf of California — pieces dispersing through water column after high-speed strike

Marine Life

Orcas Filmed Exploding a 4,400-Pound Sunfish in Never-Before-Seen Coordinated Strike, Study Finds

Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of California were caught on video ramming a massive sunfish until it exploded — a never-before-documented behavior published in Frontiers in Ethology in July 2026.

Rahul Somvanshi

July 24, 2026

Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia, lateral view.

Australia·News

Bull shark kills Swiss tourist at Crowdy Bay—partner saved by bystander’s tourniquet after NSW double attack

Fatal Shark Attack at Crowdy Bay NSW – Complete Report Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park, NSW Mid North Coast, where the fatal shark attack occurred. Photo: Representative image Breaking News

Govind Tekale

November 28, 2025

An aerial photograph of the lush green, densely forested Teressa Island in the Nicobar archipelago, with a pristine coastline and turquoise waters, illustrating the region's fragile ecological beauty under threat from development.

Conservation·Environment·Indigenous·News

Great Nicobar Project Targets 850,000 Trees, Shompen Tribe Threatened — ‘Grave Misadventure’ Sparks Alarm

Great Nicobar Impact Explorer The Price of Progress: Great Nicobar Island Explore the environmental and human cost of India’s $10 billion mega-infrastructure project The Great Nicobar Island Development Project proposes a massive

Rahul Somvanshi

September 28, 2025

Sinking sailing yacht off the coast of Portugal after orca encounter, mast leaning into the water.

Marine Life·Maritime·Nature

Orcas Sink 7th Yacht Off Portugal: ‘It’s a Game’ Says Expert as 700-Incident Spree Continues

Costa da Caparica, Portugal– A pod of orcas sank a sailing yacht carrying five people off the coast of Fonte da Telha beach near Lisbon on Saturday afternoon. The Portuguese National Maritime

Tejal Somvanshi

September 22, 2025

Bottom trawler on the Grand Banks pulling a large green fishing net from the ocean.

Conservation·Environment·Latest·Maritime·Nature·News·UK

UK’s ‘Protected’ Marine Areas Hit by 20,600+ Hours of Bottom Trawling as Government Rejects Blanket Bans

When Marine Protected Areas fail to protect marine life, their very purpose crumbles. British seas face this exact crisis today. Over 20,600 hours of bottom trawling occurred in UK offshore MPAs during

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2025

Close-up photograph of a sand tiger shark with visible rows of sharp teeth and a grey-white body swimming against a deep blue ocean background.

Marine Life·News

Sister Stops ‘Significant Blood Loss’ After Shark Bites 8-Year-Old Off Key Largo: Florida Leads US With 47 Unprovoked Attacks

An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while snorkeling off Key Largo on September 1, 2025, at approximately 3:24 p.m. and was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, according to

Govind Tekale

September 5, 2025

Aerial view of Kimberley coastline with sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and turquoise waters within the Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park in Western Australia.

Australia·Conservation·Marine Life·Nature·News

Australia’s First Indigenous Co-Designed Marine Park Protects 204,000 Hectares of Kimberley Sea Country

Australia’s first marine park co-designed with Traditional Owners has been finalized in Western Australia. The Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park covers 204,000 hectares in the Kimberley’s Buccaneer Archipelago, protecting an area about

Govind Tekale

September 2, 2025

Mexico passes historic law banning the use of dolphins, orcas, and other marine mammals in entertainment, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy.

Conservation·Latin America·Marine Life·News

Mexico Bans Dolphin Shows: ‘Decisive Move’ Affects 350 Captive Mammals as Latin America Leads Marine Welfare Reform

Mexico has made a decisive move to end the use of marine mammals in entertainment. On June 26, 2025, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved an amendment to the General Wildlife

Rahul Somvanshi

August 27, 2025

Glaucus atlanticus (Blue Dragon) nudibranch on rock — bright blue and silver sea slug

Europe·Marine Life·Nature·News·Travel

Venomous Blue Dragons Close Spanish Beaches: Can Sting Even After Death

Red flags were raised on Wednesday across Guardamar del Segura beaches after two Glaucus atlanticus sea slugs—commonly called Blue Dragons—appeared at Playa Vivers. Authorities temporarily banned bathing on Guardamar’s beaches (the town’s

Tejal Somvanshi

August 22, 2025

Australia·Conservation·Marine Life·News

32 Vulnerable Green Turtles Found Dead With Bleeding Eyes at Port Stephens Beaches

At least 32 turtles have washed up on Port Stephens beaches in recent weeks, with Sea Shelter recording approximately 25 green turtles in the past month. Some showed bleeding around the eyes,

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025