Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets
The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr
In a significant move, Yokohama Rubber has been awarded a "Certificate of Rubber Fender Test Environment. " This certification, received in January 2026, is a big deal. It shows that the company's testing methods for marine rubber fenders are reliable and trustworthy. The certification comes from Ja
Plastic waste is a big problem in our oceans. To understand how it breaks down, scientists tested three common plastics: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and Nylon-6 (N6). They put these plastics in seawater with hydrogen peroxide and exposed them to UV light and heat. Over time, they checked
Gray whales, once a success story of marine conservation, are now facing a severe crisis. These gentle giants, known for their incredible migrations, are struggling to find enough food. Their main diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called amphipods, is disappearing due to changing ocean conditions. Th
In the northern Adriatic Sea, a young bottlenose dolphin faced a serious problem: it got tangled in fishing gear. This is not a rare issue for dolphins and other small whales. They often get caught in fishing nets. Sometimes, they die right away. Other times, they escape but with parts of the net st
Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us
China's push for green energy is making waves, both on land and in the sea. Wind farms, those giant spinning structures, are doing more than just generating electricity. They're giving marine life a helping hand. In 2025, renewable energy became the world's top electricity source, and China led the
A weird-looking fish called a Mola mola surprised surfers near San Diego. It floated close to the shore and later washed up dead. This fish is known for its odd shape. It has a big, flat body and a tiny mouth. People who saw it thought it was a shark at first because of its tall fin. The fish is th
Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear
