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Song of One of the Rarest Whales On the Planet Recorded for First Time (LISTEN)
For the first time in history, researchers have captured an audio recording of the extremely endangered north pacific right whale.
Huge Victory for Ocean Ecosystems as Fishing Companies Agree to Stop Catching This Essential Critter
In a mega-progressive step toward protecting the ocean (and climate), a massive majority of krill fishing companies have agreed to actually stop fishing aroun...
Billionaire Gives Away Most of His Fortune to Help Save the Ocean
This man has spent most of his life benefitting from the abundance of the ocean – but now he believes the seas are in...
Global Plan Launched to Save Coral Reefs From Extinction
A global plan to save coral reefs from possible eradication due to climate change, pollution and poor fishing practices, was launched in Bali at...
Mislabeled Seafood May be More Sustainable, Study Says
It's estimated that up to 30% of seafood is actually something other than what is listed on the menu or label – but that might be better for the earth.
U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The Fish...
Seafood Lovers Rejoice: Chesapeake Blue Crabs Rebound Like Crazy
A year of significant expansion in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population bodes well for a better harvest and lower prices for consumers this...
After Two Centuries, Atlantic Salmon Return to the Connecticut River
For the first time since the American Revolution, wild Atlantic Salmon are spawning in the Connecticut River.
Industrial pollution and a series of dams constructed...
Navy Silences “Whale-Harming” Sonar to Protect Marine Mammals
Whales and dolphins are getting some long sought peace and quiet from the U.S. Navy.
The service has agreed to stop using certain types of sonar—or sound waves—believed to...
Not Seen for 100 Years “Royal Turtles” Crawl Back from Extinction in Asia
14 years ago, conservationists were overjoyed to come across three “royal turtle” nests. The 3–5 females and their mates and offspring were believed to...
Dramatic Turnaround for Fish and Water Quality in Tampa Bay
Great news for foodies who enjoy eating scallops in Florida.
Seagrass beds in Tampa Bay have made a remarkable comeback, recovering from years of pollution...
Humpbacks Whales Leap Off Endangered Species List
The majestic humpback whales have something else to sing about.
Thanks to the banning of commercial whaling nearly 50 years ago and vigorous conservation efforts,...
With Fins Off the Menu, A Glimmer of Hope for Sharks
For decades, the decline of sharks – sought for their fins and meat – has been staggering. But bans on finning and new attitudes...
Google’s Eric Schmidt and Wife Give $10M to Seafood Watch Program
Google Founder Eric Schmidt and his wife, who have already invested both time and money in ocean health issues, presented a $10 million gift...
Fishermen Rescue Rare Whale From Nets Thanks to New Training Program
An extremely rare type of whale has been saved from almost certain death thanks to a training program for Pakistani tuna fishermen.
The February 10...
First Team to Ever Rescue a Whale Now Frees Species Worldwide 30 Years Later
On Thanksgiving Day 30 years ago, a whale in distress was freed from a heavy, dragging mass of fishing gear in the icy waters...
Nations Agree to Slash Bluefin Tuna Catch in Eastern Pacific
Countries fishing the Eastern Pacific Ocean for bluefin tuna have heeded scientific advice agreeing to almost halve their fishing quotas for the prized but...
US Declares 88 Beaches as ‘Critical Habitat’ for Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Almost half of the US coastline from North Carolina to Mississippi has just been designated as critical habitat for threatened loggerhead sea turtles of the...
Oyster Shell Recycling Program Opens for New Orleans Restaurants
"After you shuck ‘em, don’t just chuck ‘em," is the motto for a new oyster recycling program which aims to help restore Louisiana's Gulf...