marine conservation

August 19, 2023

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

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

Marine Life·Nature·Science

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 new study from Oregon State University (OSU), this

June 29, 2024

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

WhaleVis: Transforming Whaling History into Conservation Insights

Marine Life·Science

In an era where technology intersects with environmental conservation, a remarkable innovation emerges from the depths of history: WhaleVis. Developed by the University of

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

Marine Life

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

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Thresher Shark Found Dead on UK Beach; Second Incident Raises Alarm

A rare endangered shark was found dead on a British beach, prompting concerns about the safety of marine wildlife. The discovery has led experts to call for better protection of these ocean

Rahul Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Marine Life·Nature·News

New Zealand’s Pilot Whale Stranding at Ruakākā: More than 30 Saved, 4 Lost, and the Māori-Led Response

A mass stranding of pilot whales at Ruakākā Beach near Whangārei, New Zealand, ended with both success and loss on November 25, 2024. Conservation workers joined local residents in moving the marine

Rahul Somvanshi

November 29, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·Science

World’s Largest Coral Found in Solomon Islands: A 111-Foot Marine Giant Visible from Space

Marine biologist and videographer Manu San Félix discovered the world’s largest coral in a remote region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean during a National Geographic Pristine Seas project expedition in October 2024.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence·Marine Life·Nature·Science

New AI Model Reveals 12.7% of Marine Fish Could Disappear, a Dramatic Jump from IUCN’s 2.5% Estimate

A new study using a machine learning model combined with an artificial neural network claims that 12.7% of marine teleost fish are on the brink of extinction. It is a fivefold increase

Rahul Somvanshi

September 11, 2024

World's first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm.

Energy·Europe·Sustainability

How WindFloat Atlantic’s Floating Wind Farm Survived 20-Meter Waves and Powered 25,000 Homes—All While Boosting Marine Life

In July 2020, the world’s first floating wind farm officially began regular operation: WindFloat Atlantic. Now, after four years of successful operations, a review highlights its exceptional performance and potential for offshore

Rahul Somvanshi

September 11, 2024

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