An overlooked climate ally is in deep trouble

Underwater and out of sight, the world’s seagrasses are under threat. A new study says failure to protect them will come at a steep cost — in more ways than one.

May 6, 2025

News spotlight: Fossil fuels behind extreme ocean temperatures, study says

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are warming four times faster than they were in the late 1980s, and the burning of fossil fuels is behind the dramatic acceleration.

January 30, 2025

2024 in review: Turning the tide for the world’s oceans

It was a year of rough seas for the world’s oceans. But that didn’t stop conservationists and communities from working to protect the seas. Here are highlights from the year.

December 23, 2024

News spotlight: Sharks are deserting coral reefs. Here's why that matters

Rising ocean temperatures are disrupting marine ecosystems, a new study finds — but recent Conservation International projects offer hope for sharks.

September 24, 2024

News spotlight: What happened to Alaska’s snow crabs? Scientists have a few leads.

Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual crabbing industry. Yet state officials recently sent shockwaves across the industry when they announced there would be no snow crab season this year for the first time.

October 25, 2022

Shifting tuna populations could trigger ‘climate justice issue’: study

Ocean warming will alter the habitats of tuna, which could have catastrophic economic consequences for Pacific Island nations and territories, according to a new study.

July 29, 2021