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New Zealand Sea Sponges Suffer Mass Bleaching For The First Time

The mass bleaching of native sea sponges was spotted for the first time in New Zealand’s Breaksea Sound and Doubtful Sound fjords in Fiordland.

How Kitchen Vinegar Is Keeping Sea Star Populations in Check

When injected with vinegar, the endemic coral-eater will die within 48 hours without negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem, according to a years-long study.

Scientists Discover ‘Yellow Brick Road’ Deep Under the Ocean

Deep-sea scientists aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus discovered evidence of ancient active volcanic geology that looks like the road to Oz.

This Book Is Here to Convince the World Sharks Matter

"Why Sharks Matter" by marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman is coming out on May 24. He sat down with Scuba Diving magazine to discuss why this misunderstood predator matters to us all.

Meet the Divers Bringing Artificial Intelligence Underwater to Power Reef Restoration

A reef’s shape and sound are taking center stage in new research on coral restoration strategies.

Florida Keys Lionfish Derby Winners Bring in Record-Breaking 426 Invasive Fish

The sole team to brave the windy Monroe County waters for the Earth Day derby speared their way into derby history.

Pollutants from Sunscreens Accumulate in Seagrass, New Study Finds

Scientists studying seagrass meadows off the coast of Mallorca, Spain discovered ultraviolet filters in the stems of *Posidonia oceanica*, an endemic Mediterranean seagrass species.

Monterey Kelp Restoration Advocate Keith Rootsaert Awarded May Sea Hero Honors

The Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project founder has led the push for policy change to address the loss of California kelp and spearheaded research to inform its future conservation.

World’s Largest Kelp Map Launches to Guide Restoration Efforts

The map using data from satellite images over time to help ecosystem managers and restoration practitioners visualize fluctuations in kelp forest size.