Study: Hypoxia is widespread in the ocean and increasing off the U.S. Pacific coast
A study found that in 2021, more than 50 percent of the continental shelf experienced the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia.
Ocean noise: How the changing sea soundscape can stress fish
Ocean noise from human activity can change fish behavior like feeding, but new technologies and techniques can minimize the stress.
Scientists call for science-based approach to shark conservation in Brazil’s Marine Protected Areas
A science-based approach to shark conservation in Brazil’s Marine Protected Areas may curb "destructive proposals" including shark culling.
NatureScot and SSEN Distribution launch largest-ever Scottish seagrass planting program
The organizations team up to restore seagrass meadows with $2.5 million in funding, addressing both climate change and biodiversity loss.
How restorative aquaculture is lending a helping hand to declining fish species
Researchers explore how effectively restorative aquaculture can enhance declining fisheries and safeguard native fish populations.
Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration called questionable, risky and not the best use of valuable biomass
Study: Without sound science on the impacts to fragile ecosystems, seaweed carbon sequestration distracts from more effective interventions.
Norwegian scientist calls for circular solutions to recovered fishing lines and ropes
A new study estimates how much fishing rope is lost in Norway and examines how the Norwegian fisheries sector handles ropes.
Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins
A new study finds that sea urchins deteriorated physically when immersed in less salty water – a risk that could occur with climate change.
Study: Denser kelp forests are better suited to survive ocean warming
New research reveals that denser and more sheltered kelp forests can withstand serious stressors amid ocean warming.
Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund boosts wild Atlantic salmon conservation initiatives
The Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund will invest in supporting the conservation of Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon.
Study: Small-scale aquaculture can improve income, food security in rural regions like Zambia
A Stirling study finds that adopting aquaculture helps rural Zambian households diversify their income and improve their food security status.
Can artificial cooling, or thermal refuges, offset the impact of ocean warming on fish?
With ocean warming taking a toll on fish like migratory salmon, scientists are exploring artificial options to cool things down for them.
NOAA reports ‘dip’ in confirmed whale entanglements in 2022, zero involving right whales
A new report from NOAA confirms 67 large whale entanglements nationally in 2022 – none involving the North Atlantic right whale.
Are marine heatwaves causing Pacific cod to reproduce and hatch earlier?
Marine heatwaves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod, concludes a new study from Oregon State University.
Scientists call for improved climate data services to safeguard Bangladesh’s aquaculture sector
A study reveals that effective climate data services could help fish farmers in Bangladesh reduce aquaculture losses caused by climate change.
High ocean temperatures helped make 2023 the hottest year ever recorded
A new study found ocean temperatures were “off-the-chart” in 2023, causing more intense weather patterns and impacting marine life.