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Ghana, Nigeria, and Benin are joining forces to restore plummeting fish stocks and protect coastal communities that depend on the ocean. The groundbreaking project brings together fishers, scientists, and policymakers to manage marine life that crosses borders.
Costa Rica is closing one of its richest fishing zones for three months to let key species breed and recover. The Gulf of Nicoya ban starts May 1 and aims to protect fish populations that feed coastal communities for generations to come.
Scientists aboard fishing boats in Greece's Amvrakikos Gulf are saving sharks and rays caught accidentally, discovering the region is a crucial nursery for threatened species. Over 95% of carefully handled sharks survive when released back to the sea.
South Korea is turning thousands of agricultural reservoirs into clean energy powerhouses, with plans to install 3,000 megawatts of floating solar panels by 2030. The project will fund struggling water systems while sharing profits equally with local farming and fishing communities.
Coastal communities in The Gambia are gaining real power to protect their fishing waters through a new shared management approach. The shift could save both livelihoods and marine life in a sector that feeds the nation.
Humpback whales have nearly returned to pre-whaling levels in Antarctica, with researchers spotting groups of over 100 whales feeding together daily. Scientists and fishing companies are now collaborating on a voluntary buffer zone to protect their food supply from industrial krill trawlers.
A Turkish bay once devastated by overfishing now thrives after banning destructive bottom trawling, tripling local fishers' income and bringing endangered species back home. Meanwhile, Europe spends billions in subsidies on the same practice that costs society 90 times more than it generates in profit.
A green sea turtle named Nutella was rescued from Key Largo in December, tangled in fishing line and covered in tumors. After four months of intensive care including two surgeries and honey therapy, she returned to the ocean on Earth Day before a crowd of 200 cheering supporters.
In Fairmont, Minnesota, over 200 volunteers power programs that feed families, take seniors fishing, and support elderly residents. These everyday heroes prove small towns run on big hearts.
Fishing communities in Kozhikode are demanding action after their marine ambulance sat broken for years. Their organized push for safety could strengthen emergency response for thousands of fishers.
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a 4,000-year-old stone structure that ancient astronomers used to track the sun, moon, and stars to predict fishing seasons. The discovery reveals how one of the Americas' oldest civilizations combined advanced science with daily survival.
After more than two decades, Liberia's artisanal fishers held their first national assembly to rebuild their community and secure a sustainable future. The historic three-day gathering brought coastal and inland fishing communities together to elect new leadership and chart a path toward food security and economic growth.
Somalia's Puntland region is launching a major campaign to protect its coastal waters from illegal fishing, safeguarding both marine life and the livelihoods of fishing communities. The move combines tough enforcement with an open door for sustainable investment.
The fish that crashed in the 1990s is now being assessed for sustainable certification. It's one of the ocean's greatest recovery stories.
Lost fishing nets trap marine life for years in "ghost gear graveyards," but a new European project is arming fishermen with tracking tech to find and recover them. Scientists and fishermen are teaming up to clean the ocean floor one net at a time.
Four people are safe after getting lost on a cliff during a fishing trip in New Zealand's Far North. Quick thinking and emergency response turned a scary situation into a successful rescue. ---
In Sopchoppy, Florida, families have spent generations perfecting "worm grunting," a technique that uses vibrations to coax earthworms from the ground. What started as a lucrative bait trade now draws thousands to an annual festival celebrating this quirky tradition.
A fishing couple in New South Wales discovered a modern prosthetic leg washed up on the beach and immediately launched a mission to reunite it with its owner. Police are now investigating the mystery of how the $5,500 custom-made limb ended up in the ocean.
When a seagull spent five hours trapped in fishing line, a lifeboat rescue expert didn't hesitate to jump into icy water. The dramatic rescue in Blackpool shows what compassion looks like in action.
A two-year-old wolf who escaped from a South Korean zoo and became a national celebrity was captured safely after a nine-day search that gripped the entire nation. Neukgu is recovering well after veterinarians removed a fishing hook from his stomach.
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