A persistent and deeply concerning feature of refugee and migrants’ movements in many parts of the world is the recourse to dangerous sea crossings. For many, boarding an unseaworthy boat may appear ...

The zone stretches from Longboat Key to Siesta Key, including Sarasota Bay, and extends from the shore to 1.5 miles offshore. “We’re excited to partner with the community to help protect sea turtles ...

Orange and yellow coral colonies in the Atlantic Ocean's Nygren Canyon at a depth of 900 meters (2,952 feet) (Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries) GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, December 19, 2016 (ENS) – ...

In response to requests from more than 40 tribes in the region, on Dec. 9 President Obama issued an executive order creating the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. It is clear that the ...

The Antarctic Ocean Alliance, of which WWF is a member, has welcomed news of a joint US and New Zealand Ross Sea protection proposal as a key foundation for a network of marine protected areas and ...

Of the world's seven types of sea turtles, the loggerhead, white, hawksbill and leatherback species especially thrive in warm, Caribbean waters. As home to more than half of the world's endangered sea ...

WWF alerts editors to a meeting of Environment Ministers of countries in the North Sea basin that could result in major international action to protect the North Sea. WWF alerts editors to a meeting ...

Law enforcement agencies aren’t the only ones keeping track of boaters’ speed on Suncoast waterways. Mote Marine Laboratory is also using laser speed guns to collect data on boaters’ habits as part of ...

A community-driven film championing the Sargasso Sea while advocating for its protection has premiered at an international event hosted by the United Nations. From the Sea, We Came featuring local ...

Bob Pressey receives funding from the Australian Research Council and is a member of WWF Australia's Eminent Scientists Group. [email protected] is affiliated with Seafood Watch, USA. Alana Grech ...

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has established a voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in waters off Sarasota County, with the hope that increased publicity will help raise public awareness and ...