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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

6,300 Seahorses in Packed Boxes: Only 10% to 20% of Trafficked Wildlife Survives

Authorities discovered 6,300 dead seahorses in Ecuador, highlighting the severe impact of wildlife trafficking on marine species survival.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The guitarfish: the species that scientists and coastal communities seek to save

The guitarfish, a unique species with features of both sharks and rays, faces an uncertain future as scientists and coastal communities strive to protect it.

Mar 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World Water Day: images show whales, dolphins, and rare octopus along the coast of Rio

New images released on World Water Day reveal the presence of humpback whales, numerous dolphins, and a rare species of octopus along the coast of Rio de Janeiro, showcasing marine biodiversity and the importance of coastal conservation.

Mar 22 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Scientists discover whale song recording made in 1949 in Bermuda

A long-lost recording of a humpback whale song from 1949 may provide new insights into whale communication, according to researchers.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flowers in the desert and dinosaur nest? See the most curious news of the month

Scientists recreated a real dinosaur nest to understand how they incubated their eggs, and researchers found a 60-year-old sea turtle in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Kenya's Chance to Redefine Africa's Role in Global Ocean Diplomacy

Kenya's hosting of the Our Ocean Conference presents an opportunity to advocate for sustainable ocean management and address the issues affecting African coastal communities.

Mar 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sharks show contamination by cocaine and medications in the waters of the Bahamas

A study found that sharks near Eleuthera, Bahamas, contain traces of cocaine, caffeine, and analgesics, indicating human pollution in these waters.

Mar 19 • 20:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strong as Its Name... A South Sea Dolphin Named 'Ssan-dori' Finds Freedom by Breaking Free from a Net

A young South Sea dolphin named 'Ssan-dori' has freed itself from a discarded fishing net after being trapped for 87 days.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An old 1949 recording of a whale song reveals incredible secrets

A 1949 whale song recording may provide new insights into the communication of humpback whales, according to researchers who claim it is the oldest known recording of its kind.

Mar 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war

Australia's Environment Minister aims to designate an additional half a million square kilometers of ocean as protected areas, seeking to enhance marine conservation and avoid past political controversies.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries: Strengthening Welfare for Marine Life in Aquariums

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in South Korea has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance the welfare of marine life in aquariums and expand their educational and conservation roles.

Mar 16 • 06:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa

Proposed shark nets for a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa may endanger local marine species, prompting calls for an environmental impact assessment.

Mar 14 • 09:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lethargic sea turtle appears on the shore covered in sediments: The species is endangered

A lethargic sea turtle, categorized as endangered, was found stranded on the Texas coast, prompting rescue efforts by the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research.

Mar 14 • 00:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Texas, a specimen of the sea turtle with the highest risk of extinction in the world was rescued near death on a beach in Galveston

A critically endangered adult hawksbill sea turtle was rescued on a Galveston beach, showing signs of severe health issues and multiple epibionts attached to its shell.

Mar 13 • 23:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Land clearing starts as Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia reaches milestone

The Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia has commenced land clearing as part of its development plans for a refuge for captive whales.

Mar 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unprecedented on the Argentine coast. Hundreds of vulnerable sharks were filmed in the San Matías Gulf

Researchers captured footage of hundreds of vulnerable sharks in the San Matías Gulf, highlighting both the significance of the sighting and the environmental pressures these species face.

Mar 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Great white shark ‘pinged’ off the coast of Vancouver Island

A great white shark named Kara has been tracked off Vancouver Island, a regular occurrence according to researchers, who note her migratory patterns and potential pregnancy.

Mar 12 • 02:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Whale Stranding in Kjálkafirði

A whale was stranded in Kjálkafirði, Iceland, prompting local authorities to respond.

Mar 11 • 20:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HISTORICAL DISCOVERY: A rare animal seen swimming in the water

A rare albino blue whale has been spotted in Loreto Bay National Park, Mexico, considered a historical find.

Mar 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 6400-kilometer journey of 'Diana', the loggerhead turtle rescued in Ceuta that crossed the Atlantic

Diana, a loggerhead turtle, has traveled over 6400 kilometers from Ceuta, Spain, to the Caribbean after being rescued from fishing nets last year.

Mar 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Albardão National Park: government creates 1 million hectares environmental preservation area in Southern RS

The Brazilian federal government has established the Albardão Marine National Park and Environmental Protection Area, covering over 1 million hectares, to protect biodiversity in Southern Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aquarium 700 km from the sea uses salt imported from Israel to maintain marine species in Paraná

An aquarium in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, imports salt from Israel to create seawater necessary for housing marine species.

Mar 9 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The 6,400-kilometer journey of ‘Diana’, the loggerhead turtle rescued in Ceuta who crossed the Atlantic

Diana, a loggerhead turtle rescued in Ceuta, Spain, has made an incredible 6,400-kilometer journey across the Atlantic to the Caribbean after being freed from fishing nets.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sea turtle found dead on Aruana Beach in Aracaju

A dead sea turtle was discovered by a beachgoer at Aruana Beach in Aracaju, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I have already boarded ships with 150 men and 3 women', says Brazilian finalist for the biggest environmental conservation award

Camila Domit, a Brazilian marine biologist, is a finalist for the prestigious Whitley Award, recognized for her environmental conservation efforts.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Albino blue whale sighted in the waters of Baja California: Why is it a 'miracle'?

An albino blue whale sighting in Baja California is considered significant due to the rarity of such occurrences and the whale's endangered status.

Mar 7 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After two decades, government creates Albardão Marine National Park in the southernmost part of the country

The Brazilian government has officially established the Albardão Marine National Park after a lengthy two-decade process, marking a significant step in marine conservation efforts along the southern coast.

Mar 6 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Russia to Ushuaia, from the Arctic to Antarctica: the marine biologist dedicating her life to telling about the southern whales

The article profiles a marine biologist who travels from Russia to Ushuaia studying southern whales and emphasizing their ecological importance.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tiny, lost and constipated: what a baby turtle told Australian scientists about warming seas

A rescued loggerhead turtle named BB is helping scientists understand the impact of climate change on marine life.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

We practice swimming too… the underwater appearance of baby seals rolling around with big eyes

A photograph capturing baby elephant seals learning to swim has won the '2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year' award, highlighting the resilience of this species.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Biology: Humpback whales: Why the ladies prefer mature gentlemen

A study reveals that female humpback whales are increasingly attracted to the complex songs of mature males, which are vital for reproduction.

Mar 2 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park May Expand to Marine Areas – Increasing by Over 60,000 Hectares

Finland's Ministry of Environment plans to expand the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park into marine areas, increasing its size significantly to include surrounding waters.

Mar 2 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Florida: a new law seeks to protect threatened marine species

Florida is advancing legislation known as the MANTA Protection Act, aimed at enhancing protections for threatened marine species amid conservation debates.

Mar 2 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shark culls brought in after fatal attack cause division and anger in New Caledonia

Shark culling operations have been initiated in New Caledonia following a fatal shark attack, leading to public debate over safety and conservation.

Mar 2 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The largest coral colony in the world was discovered: It is as big as a soccer field

A massive coral colony, roughly the size of a soccer field, was discovered off the coast of Australia by a mother-daughter scientific team.

Feb 28 • 12:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drone trial data reveals sharks spotted close to netted Queensland beaches

A recent drone trial in Queensland indicates that sharks frequently appear close to beaches, despite the presence of protective nets and drum lines.

Feb 27 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New species of octopus discovered in the Pacific that would only be found in a South American country

Scientists from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile have discovered a new species of octopus in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Where no one would believe that the shark could live

The article discusses surprising habitats where sharks are found, contradicting the common perception of their ecological preferences.

Feb 27 • 07:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Adorable elephant seal pups picture wins Underwater Photographer of the Year - all the winning images

A photo of Southern elephant seal pups won the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing their playful nature and the artistry behind the shot.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

95 hatchlings of the world's largest turtle born on the beaches of Manabí

Ninety-five hatchlings of the world's largest and most endangered turtle species have successfully emerged on the beaches of Manabí, Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 19:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mother and daughter discover contender for world's largest known coral colony

A coral colony discovered by citizen scientists in Far North Queensland may be the largest known in the world, showcasing resilience amidst environmental challenges.

Feb 26 • 03:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Body of Sperm Whale Found on Israel's Coast... Buried There

A rare and endangered sperm whale was recently found dead on Israel's Zikim Beach, highlighting the species' vulnerability and rarity in the area.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’

Citizen scientists have identified one of the largest coral colonies on the Great Barrier Reef, measuring 111 meters long and covering nearly 4,000 square meters.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Six stranded whales died in Denmark

Six stranded sperm whales have died after swimming ashore on the Danish island of Fanø.

Feb 23 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Countryfile's Hamza Yassin left speechless as he says 'I was not expecting this'

Hamza Yassin was astonished during an episode of Countryfile while searching for the critically endangered flapper skate off the west coast of Scotland.

Feb 22 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turtle rescued after getting trapped in fishing net in Natal

A sea turtle was rescued in Natal, Brazil, after becoming trapped in a fishing net, highlighting the importance of community involvement in wildlife conservation efforts.

Feb 22 • 13:23 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Another sperm whale has been found stranded on Fanø

A sixth sperm whale has been found stranded on the Danish island of Fanø, bringing the total number of stranded whales to six.

Feb 21 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Whales researcher: There is something perverse about it when sperm whales die in a meter of water

A researcher expresses sadness over the recent stranding and death of sperm whales along the Wadden Sea.

Feb 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Environmental Defenders and Researchers Cautious About Trout Farming in the Gulf of Riga

Environmental advocates and researchers are urging caution regarding trout farming in the Gulf of Riga, emphasizing the need for scientific basis in decision-making related to Baltic Sea usage.

Feb 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parana researcher is a finalist for the 'Oscar of conservation' for a project that protects marine fauna in partnership with traditional communities

Brazilian marine biologist Camila Domit is a finalist for the Whitley Awards 2026 for her conservation work with endangered dolphin species.

Feb 20 • 08:02 UTC

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