State of the Oceans — Log 39
Canada moves to ban both single-use plastics and the captivity of whales and dolphins, as US special forces deploy to save coral reefs.
State of the Oceans — Log 38
New research shows microplastics are common even in deep waters, the US government acts on ocean acidification and why you should never cruise.
State of the Oceans — Log 37
One of the greatest mysteries about coral reefs has finally been solved, high-tech solutions to whale entanglements, and how students can influence their parents.
State of the Oceans — Log 36
The importance of mangroves, how plastic impacts ocean bacteria, new findings about Right Whales and a really good reason to protect the deep sea.
State of the Oceans Special: Plastic Pollution
The last seven days have brought unprecedented news and action on plastic pollution, so we've dedicated this week's update exclusively to the issue.
State of the Oceans Special: One Million Species At Risk
A new UN report warns that 1 million species are at risk of extinction. In this special edition of State of the Oceans, we unpack the findings and look at solutions.
State of the Oceans — Log 33
Seaweed capsules, a styrofoam ban in Maine, sunscreen vs coral, rising water bottle sales and new protections for Canada’s marine environment.
State of the Oceans — Log 32
Researchers start tracking plastic in the Indian Ocean, a tribe on the US west coast is feeding starving orca whales and the Greenland Ice Sheet is breaking up.
State of the Oceans — Log 31
Climate change is affecting sea turtles, microplastics are airborne, North Atlantic right whales are breeding and scientists want to protect 30% of the oceans.
State of the Oceans — Log 30
Researchers have discovered two new species of cold-water coral, and supermarkets are experimenting with banana-leaf packaging.
State of the Oceans — Log 29
The restoration of forests and coasts can tackle climate change and the mass extinction of species, say campaigners.
State of the Oceans — Log 28
Jellyfish provide crucial habitats for developing fish, the world’s fastest shark is facing extinction and coal is now more expensive than solar and wind.
State of the Oceans — Log 27
A US judge has halted hundreds of drilling projects in Wyoming, and researchers learn more about the mysterious ‘blob’ in the Pacific Ocean.
State of the Oceans — Log 26
Students around the world are striking to protest inaction on climate change, plastic is piling up and scientists discover a new type of whale. Probably.
State of the Oceans — Log 25
Scientists learn more about how squid change colors and a new report finds “distinct risks to human health” at every stage of the plastic journey.
State of the Oceans — Log 24
A whale washes up in the Amazon, scientists find plastic in deep sea amphipods and a city in Ohio votes to give Lake Erie “personhood” status.
State of the Oceans — Log 23
Waves are crashing onto coastlines with more force, researchers have mapped the genome of the great white shark and vegan 'tuna' is now a thing.
State of the Oceans — Log 22
Youth in the UK and Europe take to the streets to protest government inaction on climate change.