October 28, 2020 By Saqib Rahim The Washington Post
Environmental threats to oceans around the world are prompting new approaches and deals to raise money for rescue efforts.
How Investors are Coming Up With the Green to Save the Ocean Blue
Researchers See Signs of Chronic Stress in Polar Bears’ Blood
October 28, 2020 By Katarina Zimmer Hakai Magazine
Abnormally long fasts linked to melting sea ice may be pushing polar bears to their limits.
Why Cracking Down on the Shark Fin Trade May Be Easier Than We Thought
October 27, 2020 By David Shiffman National Geographic
Many shark fins used in a traditional Asian delicacy come from the coastal waters of just a handful of countries. The finding upends conventional notions—and could make this conservation challenge easier to tackle.
Novel Brain Surgery Seeks to Reverse Epilepsy in Sea Lion
October 8, 2020 By Matt Richtel Cronutt The New York Times
Cronutt, like a growing number of ocean mammals, developed seizures because of toxins in the water. Scientists hope the pioneering procedure he underwent this week could help.
New Tool Alerts Ships When Whales Are Near. But Will They Slow Down?
September 23, 2020 By Claudia Geib Mongabay
The new mapping and analysis tool alerts mariners when whales are likely present in the busy Santa Barbara Channel near Los Angeles, drawing on data from an acoustic monitoring buoy, on-the-water sighting reports, and computer modeling.