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Norway just hit pause on deep-sea mining licenses until 2029, protecting mysterious ocean ecosystems from potential harm. It's a major win for environmentalists who say we don't need to disturb the ocean floor for green energy.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 sparked scientists to compile 160 years of sighting data, revealing these misunderstood ocean giants still call the Mediterranean home. The discovery offers hope for understanding and protecting this vulnerable species.
A massive underwater sculpture off Japan's coast is designed to transform into a thriving coral reef, offering marine life a new home while protecting fragile natural habitats. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor created the piece to heal ocean ecosystems while reconnecting islanders with their coastal heritage.
A tiny, iridescent fish that hadn't been seen since 2009 just turned up in a kelp forest off Western Australia's coast. The sighting proves the rare Braun's wrasse survived recent marine heatwaves that threatened its home.
Scientists in Malaysia brought a destroyed underwater meadow back to life after coastal development wiped it out, proving that even heavily damaged ocean ecosystems can recover. Their decade of work offers hope for seagrass restoration across the Indo-Pacific.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to scan 1.2 million satellite images and discovered that floating algae blooms are expanding across the world's oceans, creating new marine habitats. The breakthrough technology revealed a 13.4% yearly increase in some regions, marking a historic shift in ocean ecosystems.
A NASA satellite caught stunning swirls of green and blue phytoplankton blooming around New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands this January. The natural spectacle reveals a thriving underwater ecosystem that feeds everything from rock lobsters to whales.