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Marine Conservation

The World's Largest Sea Turtle — the Leatherback — Could Come off Endangered List

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has received a petition from a fishing group asking that the northwest Atlantic Ocean's leatherback sea turtles be listed as threatened.

Cayman Islands Department of Environment Urges People to Practice Sustainable Fishing

DoE says regulations protect a number of species, including sharks and Nassau grouper. The 17th annual Grouper Moon Project will be undertaken in early 2018.

OCEARCH to Tag Great White Sharks in the U.S. Southeast

A team of shark researchers will begin their expedition off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida.

Jenga Ocean Uses Recycled Fishing Nets to Create an Eco-Conscious Board Game

Jenga released Jenga Ocean: a board game made from recycled fishing nets.

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Wash Ashore in Florida and Texas

Cold-stunned sea turtles wash ashore in Florida and Texas after the water temperature falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Andrew and Marit Miners Honored as Scuba Diving Sea Heroes for Work On Misool

For their vision and dedication to Misool, the Miners are our January/February Sea Heroes.

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Sea Turtle Trapped in $53 Million Worth of Cocaine

The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis made a startling discovery when it spotted an entangled loggerhead sea turtle caught amid $53 million worth of cocaine.

6 Amazing Moments from Blue Planet II, an Ocean Documentary from BBC

The best moments and video clips from the Blue Planet II ocean documentary on BBC.

Diving in Dye in Florida's Freshwater Springs

Scientists use fluorescent dye to learn about water flow in Florida.