marine conservation

Pacific coast gray whales.( Source - University of St Andrews. )

June 29, 2024

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

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 decrease in length this century. According to a

Conservation·Marine Life·Nature

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

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 reminder of the broader implications of human activities on marine ecosystems. The vaquita porpoise, a marine

August 19, 2023

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

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is an amphibian of Mexican origin that is critically endangered due to habitat loss, fishing, and the introduction of

18-Year-Old Medical Student Swims Mumbai’s Polluted Waters to Spark Change

Activism·India·Pollution

Swimming has gets a maximum of 24 medals at the Olympics. No wonder a swimmer tries to take part in it. But think of

Representative Image. Harmful Algal Blooms. Photo Source: ECTran71 (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Nature

Harmful Algal Blooms Surge 59% Since 2003 Threatening Water Safety, Fisheries and Ecosystems Globally

When a body of water turns an unsettling shade of green, red, or brown, it often signals something more sinister than a mere colour change. These vivid transformations frequently herald harmful algal

Govind Tekale

April 6, 2025

Representative Image Minke Whale rolled Photo Source: Southwest Fan 101 (CC0 1.0)

Conservation·Marine Life

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

March 29, 2025

Representative Image. Whale on ocean. Photo Source: Animalia

Conservation·Marine Life

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

Govind Tekale

March 22, 2025

Marine Life

Rare Superpod: 2,000+ Dolphins Spotted Off Monterey Bay

A breathtaking scene unfolded off Monterey Bay last week when more than 2,000 dolphins came together in what experts call a “superpod.” Evan Brodsky, a boat captain with Monterey Bay Whale Watch,

Govind Tekale

March 3, 2025

India·Marine Life

Odisha’s Shores Host 682,000 Olive Ridley Turtles in Record Nesting

Odisha’s coastline is buzzing with activity as nearly 6.82 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for their annual mass nesting event. The beaches between Podampeta and Bateshwar have transformed into prime real

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Representative image. Sunscreen, goggles, and seashell on a rocky beach. Photo Source: Dimitrisvetsikas1969 (Pixabay).

Pollution

Sunscreen Pollution: 35kg a Day Is Washing Into the Ocean

The sunscreen we wash off after a beach day is creating lasting problems for ocean life, according to new research. A study looking at over 110 scientific reports found that sunscreen pollution

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

Rocky Baltic Sea coastline with lush green vegetation. Photo Source: WWF

Activism·Artificial Intelligence·Marine Life·Technology

AI Targets 50,000 Tons of Ghost Nets Polluting Oceans Annually

Lurking beneath ocean waves, abandoned fishing nets silently wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. WWF Germany quantifies this aquatic menace: 50,000 tons of ghost nets infiltrate oceans yearly, while 20% of fishing gear

Rahul Somvanshi

February 17, 2025

Representative image. krill a small crustacean. Photo Source: University of Strathclyde.

Nature

UK Scientists Use Satellites to Monitor Antarctic Krill Populations

A group of UK scientists has found a new way to count some of the ocean’s smallest but most important animals from space. They’re using satellites to track Antarctic krill – small

Rahul Somvanshi

February 8, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

NOAA Withdraws Vessel Speed Limits, Endangering Right Whales

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn its proposed regulation to expand vessel speed restrictions along the Atlantic coast, a decision that highlights the ongoing tension between marine conservation efforts

Rahul Somvanshi

January 21, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Right Whales’ Lifespan Plummets to 22 Years

North Atlantic right whales should live well beyond 100 years, but their average lifespan has dropped dramatically to just 22 years, according to recent research published in Science Advances. This stark decline

Govind Tekale

January 10, 2025

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