Human Activity Accelerates Ocean Mercury Release, Scientists Warn
New research shows human activity and climate change are speeding up mercury release from continental shelf sediments, posing risks to marine ecosystems and seafood safety.
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Costa Rica’s Ocean Sanctuary Shines at UN Conference
At the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, Costa Rica highlights its marine conservation wins—from new protected areas to thriving shark and turtle populations—as a model for global ocean stewardship.
FAO: Over 35% of Marine Fish Stocks Still Overfished
FAO’s 2025 report shows 35.5% of marine fish stocks remain overfished despite gains, with key regional differences in sustainability rates.
Our Plastic World: Microplastics Threaten Oceans and Marine Life
Microplastics pollute oceans and beaches, halving mussels’ filtration and threatening marine life in a worsening global crisis.
Record Sargassum Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores
Record sargassum piled up across the Caribbean in May, suffocating shores from Puerto Rico to Guyana, disrupting tourism, wildlife and closing a school in Martinique.
LA Wildfires’ Ocean Impact Sparks Urgent Scientific Response
Scientists scramble to study how toxic wildfire debris from Los Angeles could harm marine ecosystems, revealing global climate risks for coastal cities.
Hainan’s Coral Planting Boosts Marine Ecosystems
Researchers in Hainan Province have been transplanting corals underwater to strengthen marine ecosystems, providing vital habitats and food chains for diverse marine species.
Global Coral Bleaching Escalates: 62 Countries Now Affected
A global coral bleaching event is deepening, now impacting 62 countries amid record ocean temperatures, warns NOAA.
Mass Coral Bleaching Hits 53 Regions Worldwide Amid Climate Change
Coral reefs worldwide are experiencing mass bleaching for the fourth time, impacting 53 regions since Feb 2023. Rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and local economies.
Green Sea Turtles Begin Nesting Season at China’s Exclusive Reserve
Every year, green sea turtles embark on a remarkable journey to Huidong Sea Turtle National Reserve in southern China to mate and lay eggs, playing a crucial role in ocean health.
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