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In The Gambia, small-scale fishers are taking their fight against illegal trawling straight to lawmakers after years of watching industrial vessels ignore protected coastal zones. Their grassroots movement could restore fish stocks and food security for 200,000 people.
A juvenile green sea turtle tangled in fishing gear got more than just rescue. The emergency freed Oscar from deadly lines and uncovered a hidden disease that would have killed him in the wild.
A growing network of creative devices is catching millions of pounds of trash before it reaches our oceans. From adorable googly-eyed wheels in Baltimore to simple mesh bags in Florida storm drains, these trash traps are turning the tide on water pollution one cigarette butt at a time.
Scientists confirmed a dolphin that washed ashore in Zeeland is a Risso's dolphin, the first recorded stranding of this species in Dutch waters since 1970. The discovery offers researchers a rare chance to study a deep-water species rarely seen in the North Sea.
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft just unveiled plans for the world's first fully battery-electric cruise ship, cutting emissions by 95 percent. The 275-meter vessel could transform sustainable ocean travel starting in 2031.
Aaron Longton turned a small fishing boat into proof that protecting ocean health and fishing livelihoods can go hand in hand. His Port Orford cooperative showed fishermen a better way forward.
A Maine nature reserve is celebrating Earth Day with a beach cleanup and a life-size inflatable whale visitors can walk through. The free event combines hands-on conservation with a rare chance to explore ocean giant anatomy from the inside.
A small armored creature has been hiding in plain sight on South Korean shores for millions of years, and scientists just proved it's been a new species all along. DNA testing revealed what the human eye couldn't see.
Scientists at MIT have developed an electricity-powered method to reverse ocean acidification in oyster hatcheries, protecting shellfish without using any chemicals. The breakthrough is already helping Maine's $60 billion global aquaculture industry thrive.
Nearly 800 cargo ships voluntarily slowed down along California's coastline this year, cutting the risk of fatal whale strikes by 40% while eliminating over 55,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases. The simple act of slowing down is saving lives above and below the water.
Volunteers at a South Carolina beach cleanup removed over 10,000 pieces of trash in two hours and rescued one of the world's most endangered sea turtles. The young Kemp's ridley turtle had been hooked by fishing line but was freed and released safely.
An Italian fisherman dropped 49 marble statues onto the ocean floor to stop illegal fishing boats. Now fish are flooding back and the ecosystem is healing.
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Hundreds of volunteers showed up on a Saturday morning to make sure the Jersey Shore sparkles for summer, continuing a tradition that's been running strong for over 40 years. Their efforts do more than just pick up trash—they're tracking pollution patterns to protect the ocean for years to come.
A self-taught sand artist from Puri, Odisha, turns fleeting beach sculptures into powerful messages on climate change, ocean conservation, and public health that reach millions worldwide. His temporary creations leave permanent impressions.
Over 10,000 pieces of litter vanished from Folly Beach in just two hours thanks to hundreds of volunteers who showed up for their community and marine life. The cleanup crew even helped rescue an endangered sea turtle, proving why every piece of trash picked up matters.
Thousands of volunteers fanned out across 77 Jersey Shore locations to collect trash and turn it into data that's already changing New Jersey's environmental laws. From rubber ducks to refrigerators, what they found tells a hopeful story about how cleanup efforts and smart legislation are making beaches cleaner year after year.
Jono Ridler just completed the longest unassisted staged swim in history, covering 1,367 kilometers over 90 days to save New Zealand's oceans. Thousands lined Wellington Harbour to welcome him home after his epic 468-hour journey fighting for an end to destructive fishing practices.
Over 4,000 volunteers turned out across 77 New Jersey beach sites to remove debris and protect marine life, more than doubling last year's turnout. Their efforts collected millions of pieces of trash while gathering crucial data to fight ocean pollution at its source.
Los Angeles County is hosting a free Earth Day beach cleanup this Sunday where kids can learn ocean conservation while protecting the coastline. Families will enjoy hands-on activities from trash collection to tide pool exploration at Dockweiler Beach.
A massive green sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper after rescuers pulled her from a California river tangled in fishing line. The Aquarium of the Pacific needs $50,000 to fund her surgeries and recovery.
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