The researcher from ICTA-UAB, Joleah Lamb, took part on October 22, 2026, in an institutional meeting at La Moncloa Palace with the President of...

The commission approved a not-to-exceed $62,450 agreement with Nova Southeastern University to continue outplanting and long-term monitoring of endangered staghorn coral at three offshore sites; NSU reported survival rates up to 85% at monitored locations.

The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing resources to coastal communities. However, human activities such as overfishing, pollution, and climate cha...

Belize is turning to its deep waters to fulfill its pledge to protect 30% of its ocean and achieve the sixth milestone of its Blue Bond agreement. A draft marine spatial plan submitted on Sept. 8 for government approval proposes closing the final gap to 30% by establishing three offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). Officials […]

Kawerik marine advocate Anna Rose McArthur asked the Nome Common Council to pass a city-level resolution calling for a moratorium on seabed mining in federal waters near Norton Sound, citing potential harm to red king crab and Pacific salmon and urging a narrowly focused Norton Sound posture.

A humpback whale named 'Notcho' has been confirmed dead following a collision with a BC Ferries vessel, according to the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS). The incident occurred on October 16 when a ferry reportedly struck a whale near the Grace Islands, with blood observed in the water afterward. MERS executive director Caitlin Birdsall stated that while the initial identification of the whale was difficult due to low-quality images, the dead whale found on October 26 near the same location was later identified as Notcho through matching pectoral fin markings with long-term data from the Humpbacks of the Salish Sea project. Notcho, a known humpback whale that migrates between Hawaii and B.C. waters, had been sighted in the area since 2016. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is leading the investigation, while BC Ferries emphasized their commitment to marine safety through crew training, reporting procedures, and operational practices aimed at reducing vessel strikes. Birdsall noted that additional measures such as slow-down zones, whale reporting systems, and detection technologies could further prevent such incidents. The whale's death highlights ongoing challenges in balancing marine transportation with wildlife conservation in B.C.'s coastal waters. MERS and other organizations continue to monitor and advocate for safer practices to protect marine life.

Staff said federal certification for MS Krill is in hand and plan to present it to the Gulf Council as a short‑term path to restore Mississippi’s red snapper allocation in 2027 while a broader multi-state assessment proceeds.