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Southern calamari are reappearing in South Australian waters nearly a year after a devastating algal bloom wiped them out. Fishers and scientists are calling for extended fishing restrictions to help the fast-growing species fully recover.
Guatemalan naval forces intercepted a vessel illegally transporting sailfish, protecting a species vital to both ocean health and the region's tourism economy. The operation highlights growing efforts across Central America to save marine life from commercial overfishing.
An endangered seabird colony in South Africa has surged past 43,000 birds, marking the strongest comeback in years for a species that once completely abandoned the island. The thriving population signals ocean health along the West Coast and validates decades of careful conservation work.
Ghana just became one of the few African nations to earn the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainable tuna fishing. The recognition opens doors to premium global markets while protecting ocean health for future generations.
Scientists are reviving damaged European coastlines with seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and innovative erosion solutions that bring back marine life while helping communities adapt to climate change. From Arctic Norway to Mediterranean Portugal, the Climarest initiative is proving nature can bounce back with the right care.
A California nonprofit is helping small community groups succeed where many mangrove restoration projects fail. By providing funding, science support, and storytelling tools, Seatrees has helped plant over 1 million mangroves across four countries while paying local communities for their work.
Scientists have discovered a way to use carbon credits from mangrove forests to pay for coral reef restoration, creating a win-win for ocean health. The approach connects two struggling ecosystems in a mutually beneficial partnership.
Scientists turned expired canned salmon from the 1970s into a time machine, discovering that increasing parasites actually signal thriving ocean health. What sounds gross is actually great news for Alaska's marine life.
A marine technology company just secured $20 million to scale a breakthrough method that uses tiny ocean plants to capture carbon dioxide and store it deep underwater. Gigablue's approach works with nature to tackle climate change while improving ocean health.