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From Depleted Seas to National Food Sovereignty: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Reality

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Introducing SeagrassTools: strengthening the link between data and decision-making

July marks the launch of SeagrassTools, a single unified suite for seagrass science, conservation, and management which will enable users to collect, download, analyse, and act on seagrass data more effectively than ever before. The new digital suite, which integrates citizen science, ecological data, restoration experiments, and spatial analytics, will support evidence-based decision-making acros

PFAS in Bathing Waters: What Surfrider’s Study Reveals

PFAS. An acronym that has recently become a staple of public debate, the media, and everyday conversations. Yet these substances are nothing new: they have been present in our daily lives since the 1950s, largely without our awareness. For several years now, these persistent and mobile synthetic chemicals have been the subject of growing scientific […]

Previously undocumented seagrass meadow found in Cardiff’s Severn Estuary

Field discovery reveals a healthy and apparently expanding seagrass meadow in one of the UK’s most challenging estuarine environments Marine conservation organisation Project Seagrass has found a previously undocumented intertidal seagrass meadow in Cardiff, within the Severn Estuary. The newly discovered meadow, which was found by Project Seagrass’ Chief Conservation Officer Dr Benjamin Jones, do

Frontlines Update: July 2026

Frontlines Update for June 2026: See what our crews got done in June 2026, from vaquita survey work and Scorpion Reef patrols to World Oceans Day cleanups and the fight to Stop the Grind. The post Frontlines Update: July 2026 appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Building a regional network for coastal communities in West Africa

Across West Africa, millions of people depend on the ocean for food, income and culture. Small-scale fisheries sustain coastal communities from Senegal to Ghana, yet the people who rely on them are facing increasing pressures: from declining fish stocks and illegal fishing, to growing demands on marine resources. Many of these challenges cross national borders, […] The post Building a region

Meet Vera Coelho, Oceana’s new leader in Europe

Vera Coelho is Executive Director and Vice President at Oceana in Europe, leading a team of 30+ advocates, scientists, and communicators to protect and restore the oceans. A political scientist with nearly 20 years of experience working to protect freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, Coelho joined Oceana in April 2020. Coelho has successfully campaigned for the adoption of ... Read more The post M

Rain or Shine, Coralpalooza 2026 Made Waves of Impact for Florida’s Coral Reef

The 11th Annual Coralpalooza brought together divers, snorkelers, and ocean advocates from near and far to take action for coral reefs in the Florida Keys. Coralpalooza (which is also celebrated […] The post Rain or Shine, Coralpalooza 2026 Made Waves of Impact for Florida’s Coral Reef appeared first on Coral Restoration Foundation.

Celebrating Coralpalooza 2026 Around the World

How the Global Coral Restoration Community Came Together for Coralpalooza Coral reefs know no borders, and neither does the community working to protect them. This year, Coralpalooza united more than […] The post Celebrating Coralpalooza 2026 Around the World appeared first on Coral Restoration Foundation.

Tourism Funding Helps Rebuild Florida Keys Reefs After Historic Marine Heatwave

This article was originally published in Keys Weekly. Three years after an unprecedented marine heat wave devastated reefs across the Florida Keys, restoration practitioners are continuing the long process of […] The post Tourism Funding Helps Rebuild Florida Keys Reefs After Historic Marine Heatwave appeared first on Coral Restoration Foundation.

Checking the Ocean’s Pulse: How the Reef Check Method Diagnoses Marine Health and Protects Local Livelihoods

The post Checking the Ocean’s Pulse: How the Reef Check Method Diagnoses Marine Health and Protects Local Livelihoods appeared first on Reef Check Malaysia.

[Francisca Cortés Solari Column] When the Climate Costs, Understanding Matters

World Ocean Day 2026: Nearly Two Tons of Debris Cleared From North American Shores

This World Ocean Day, Sea Shepherd volunteers mobilized across North America to clean up beaches, rivers, and shorelines before debris could reach the ocean. The post World Ocean Day 2026: Nearly Two Tons of Debris Cleared From North American Shores appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Le Sénégal et les Comores s’engagent à prendre des mesures pour exclure la pêche industrielle destructrice de leurs eaux côtières

Le gouvernement sénégalais s’est engagé à étendre sa zone d’exclusion côtière (ZEC) pour les navires industriels de six à douze milles marins, une mesure qui interdirait désormais la pêche industrielle dans l’ensemble des eaux territoriales du pays. L’Union des Comores s’est engagée à mettre en place des zones de gestion artisanale dans l’ensemble des eaux […] The post Le Sénégal et le

Senegal and Comoros pledge action to exclude destructive industrial fishing from coastal waters

The government of Senegal has pledged to increase its industrial vessel Inshore Exclusion Zone (IEZ) from six to 12 nautical miles, in a move that would prohibit industrial fishing across the entirety of the country’s territorial seas. Meanwhile, the Union of Comoros has committed to establishing Artisanal Stewardship Areas across all Comorian territorial waters. In […] The post Senegal and

New FAO report highlights why sustainable fisheries must also mean protecting seagrass

The latest edition of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report lands with a poignant message. Aquatic foods are no longer a marginal part of the global food system but are central to food security, livelihoods, nutrition, and the health of the Ocean. Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024. Aquatic anima

"As long as their is fish in the sea...we live" – Meet Diaba Diop | Blue Ventures

Meet Diaba Diop - President of REFEPAS, the Network of Women in Artisanal Fisheries in Senegal, representing women fish processors and traders across Senegal's coastal communities. This week at @ouroceanconference in Mombasa, alongside a delegation of small-scale fishers from across the globe, she'll be in the room shaping what gets decided. Women make up around 40% of the global small-scale fishe

Grappling Hooks: An Old Tool in the Vaquita’s Last Refuge

A grappling-hook sweep in the Vaquita Refuge brought together local fishermen, Mexican authorities, and conservation partners to remove abandoned gear from the seafloor. The post Grappling Hooks: An Old Tool in the Vaquita’s Last Refuge appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

A Living for the Many

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, small-scale fishers describe changing seas and the fight for their future   The sun is setting on the United Kingdom’s promise to end overfishing. Seven years ago, the U.K. government pledged a new era of “gold standard” fisheries management, yet small-scale fishers continue to find fewer fish in the sea. ... Read more The post A Living for the Many app

[Column by Francisca Cortés Solari] Nature and the economy of the future: the value of what sustains us

Chile looks with pride at its natural heritage and has reasons to do so. But that pride implies an opportunity...

Africa’s first ‘Our Ocean Conference’ must deliver for small-scale fishers

This June, world leaders, conservation organisations, scientists and coastal communities will gather on the Kenyan coast for the 11th Our Ocean Conference. The conference comes at a critical moment for the ocean. Across the world, coastal communities are facing growing pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and industrial exploitation of marine resources. The conference [&#823

Careers in Conservation: National Seagrass Action Plan Project Manager

The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, National Seagrass Action Plan Project Manager Carl Gough shares his experiences and the route he took to a career in conservation. Job Description Carl began his role as Project Manager for the National Seagrass Action Plan in March 2025.

Careers in Conservation: Programme Manager

The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, Project Seagrass Programme Manager Mark Hart shares his experiences and the route he took to a career in conservation. Job Description Mark has been Programme Manager with Project Seagrass since the end of 2025. As Programme Manager, Mark

Community-managed waters expand by 227,300 hectares in Madagascar

Fisher communities in Belo sur Mer have secured management rights over a vast stretch of Madagascar’s west coast after years of organising and advocacy, marking an important step for locally led fisheries management.   Along Madagascar’s west coast, fishers from Belo sur Mer travel daily through mangrove channels and across open waters in search of […] The post Community-man

Project Seagrass awarded strategic partnership grant by King Charles III Charitable Fund

Over 90% of the UK’s seagrass meadows have been lost — threatening biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal resilience. New strategic partnership with King Charles III Charitable Fund strengthens long-term UK seagrass recovery and protection. Project Seagrass has been selected as one of King Charles III Charitable Fund’s strategic partners for 2026-2029. The charity is one of six inspiring organisatio

Beneath seagrass meadows, a shift in warming seas could decide which underwater habitats survive

On the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, sits Myuna Bay – a quiet bay with meadows of seagrass waving beneath the water. The most common marine plant species you find there is Zostera muelleri. It has long ribbon-like leaves that grow from stems (called rhizomes) buried beneath the sediment and provides important shelter for small fish, shrimp and crabs. Although Myuna

Why small-scale fishers matter

Nearly 30 per cent of the world’s population lives in coastal areas. And one in every 12 people globally — nearly half of them women — depend at least partly on small-scale fishing for their livelihood. Small-scale fisheries are among the most energy-efficient food production systems, with low environmental impacts, and outsized economic and social value. And their linked communities steward vast

Careers in Conservation: Senior Science Officer

The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, Project Seagrass Senior Science Officer Ally Evans shares her experiences and the route she took to a career in conservation. Job Description and Skills Ally first worked with Project Seagrass through roles at Swansea University – le

Sea Shepherd Cleanups Bring the Mission Ashore This World Ocean Day Weekend

Join Sea Shepherd volunteers and crew members for World Ocean Day beach cleanups across North America. Learn more and join a cleanup near you. The post Sea Shepherd Cleanups Bring the Mission Ashore This World Ocean Day Weekend appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Friends in Far Places: Who Supports Distant-Water Fishing fleets?

Distant-water fishing vessels sail out into the vast open ocean far from their home shores, chasing schools of tuna, squid, or other valuable species. These vessels can spend a year or more at sea before they see land again. While they may look self-sufficient disappearing over the horizon, they never truly operate alone. Thousands of ... Read more The post Friends in Far Places: Who Supports Dist

Inclusive fisheries leadership on Mafia Island

As Gonge establishes its first Beach Management Unit, women have secured nearly half of all leadership positions, helping shape a more representative approach to fisheries governance.   Off the coast of Tanzania, Mafia Island is known for its rich marine ecosystems and communities whose lives are closely tied to the sea. In Gonge village, on […] The post Inclusive fisheries leadership o

Four Seasons Team Diaries: April 2026

Latest updates: Reefscapers partnership with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives The post Four Seasons Team Diaries: April 2026 appeared first on Reefscapers.

The Rising Tide of AI

Will artificial intelligence help or harm ocean conservation?  From orbit, satellites silently monitor the ocean depths, gathering more information than could ever be collected from ships or shore. They capture the ocean’s color, surface temperature, and movement, revealing where marine ecosystems are flourishing — and where they are under pressure.   But this global view

Sea Shepherd Crew Arrested and 706 Dolphins Killed in Faroe Islands

MORE THAN 700 DOLPHINS were killed in the Faroe Islands yesterday [Wednesday] – more than two-thirds of the approximately 1,000 marine mammals killed across the entirety of last year The post Sea Shepherd Crew Arrested and 706 Dolphins Killed in Faroe Islands appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Belugas Recognize Themselves: New Research Strengthens the Case for Whales

New research by Sea Shepherd board member Diana Reiss suggests beluga whales recognize themselves in mirrors, adding to evidence of advanced cognition in cetaceans. The post Belugas Recognize Themselves: New Research Strengthens the Case for Whales appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

What a Super El Niño could mean for our planet this year

The ocean might be about to change the weather where you live. Recent news reports warn that parts of the central Pacific Ocean are warming up fast, and that a powerful weather pattern known as El Niño could be on the way. Some scientists say it could intensify into a “Super El Niño.” But what does that actually mean? And why sh

Scuba Diving Skills That Protect Coral Reefs

Why Diver Behavior Matters Around Coral Reefs Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on the planet, supporting marine life, protecting coastlines, and sustaining communities around […] The post Scuba Diving Skills That Protect Coral Reefs appeared first on Coral Restoration Foundation.

2026 Vaquita Marina Observer Training Campaign Begins

Sea Shepherd, Conanp, and Mexican agencies launch the 2026 Vaquita Observer Training Campaign — ten days searching for the world's most endangered marine mammal in the Gulf of California. The post 2026 Vaquita Marina Observer Training Campaign Begins appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

World Ocean Day Cleanup at Isla Desterrada

Sea Shepherd crews are cleaning Isla Desterrada inside Scorpion Reef this World Ocean Day — join a cleanup in your community. The post World Ocean Day Cleanup at Isla Desterrada appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Small island states are bearing the brunt of plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is widespread around the globe, impacting animals, the environment, and human health. However, some places are bearing the brunt of plastic pollution more than others.    How much plastic pollution is in the ocean?  Our oceans are choking on plastic. An estimated 33 billion pounds (15 million ton

Marriott Team Diaries: April 2026

Latest news from our Reefscapers team collaboration with Marriott International The post Marriott Team Diaries: April 2026 appeared first on Reefscapers.

Ask a Scientist: Should I eat farmed salmon?

To many, fish is synonymous with salmon. But this wasn’t always the case. When I was growing up, salmon was an expensive treat we’d only get once or twice a year — if we were lucky. Today, however, salmon is rapidly becoming one of the most consumed fish species across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. From New York to Nairobi, salmon is guaranteed ... Read mo

Vacancy (closed): Marine Centre Manager

We seek a tropical marine expert with management experience The post Vacancy (closed): Marine Centre Manager appeared first on Reefscapers.

Birds of Prey of Chile: Knowing Them to Protect Them

Coral Biologist Internship, Maldives (closed)

An exciting opportunity for a passionate conservation communicator The post Coral Biologist Internship, Maldives (closed) appeared first on Reefscapers.

Ripples of change

Oceana celebrates 25 years of campaigns, from Brazil to Belize and beyond. The post Ripples of change appeared first on Oceana.

Bringing Local Reefs to Local Classrooms

Connecting Future Ocean Advocates with Coral Restoration in the Florida Keys At Coral Restoration Foundation™, we believe lasting impact begins with engaging the community and inspiring students to care about […] The post Bringing Local Reefs to Local Classrooms appeared first on Coral Restoration Foundation.

Beyond Tokenism: Why “True Participation” is the Missing Link for Malaysia’s Reefs, Food Security, and Coastal Livelihoods

The post Beyond Tokenism: Why “True Participation” is the Missing Link for Malaysia’s Reefs, Food Security, and Coastal Livelihoods appeared first on Reef Check Malaysia.

Sabías esto sobre el hermoso sapo espinoso andino?

Este increíble sobreviviente habita en ambientes extremos de la zona central de Chile. Su piel rugosa, llena de glándulas, no...

Le Ghana établit sa première aire marine protégée pour soutenir les pêcheries côtières

Le gouvernement du Ghana a établi la première aire marine protégée du pays, marquant une étape importante vers la reconstitution des pêcheries côtières et le soutien à l’avenir des communautés de pêche artisanale. La création de l’aire marine protégée de Greater Cape Three Points, couvrant environ 700 kilomètres carrés et abritant 21 communautés côtières, intervient […] The post Le Ghana éta

6 months under the sea with Phebe

Meet Phebe, our marine biology intern at St. Regis Vommuli The post 6 months under the sea with Phebe appeared first on Reefscapers.

Four Seasons Team Diaries: March 2026

Latest updates: Reefscapers partnership with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives The post Four Seasons Team Diaries: March 2026 appeared first on Reefscapers.

Ghana establishes its first Marine Protected Area to support coastal fisheries

The Government of Ghana has established the country’s first Marine Protected Area, marking a significant step towards rebuilding coastal fisheries and supporting the future of small-scale fisher communities. The creation of the Greater Cape Three Points Marine Protected Area, spanning around 700 square kilometres and home to 21 coastal communities, comes at a critical time. […] The post Ghan

"It's women who will complete the puzzle" – Women In Fisheries | Blue Ventures

Small-scale fisheries depend on the knowledge, labour, and leadership of both women and men. But, decision-making spaces often fail to reflect that reality. Across the tropics, women play vital roles in coastal fisheries: catching, processing, trading, and sustaining household economies. Yet their perspectives and priorities are frequently excluded from local governance. We work to change this by

A humpback whale was stranded due to entanglement in Chiloé, on the Pacific coast in Huentemó, north of Cucao.

The stranding and death of this humpback whale in Chiloé is a warning sign. Increasing pressures on marine ecosystems—such as...

Policy and Advocacy Progress (January – March 2026)

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Are Our Corals Bleaching Again?

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South of Johor Updates: January – March 2026

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Kota Kinabalu & Mantanani Updates: January – March 2026

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New research: The impact of bottom-trawling on food security

In this webinar, Dr Anna Schuhbauer presents new global research on the impacts of bottom trawling on food security, drawing on case studies from coastal communities around the world. The findings challenge common assumptions about industrial fishing efficiency. While bottom trawling contributes significantly to global seafood production, this research shows it can undermine local food systems, re