marine protected area

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected PlaceA ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out…

3 months ago
Ecosystems in Hot Water After Marine Heatwave Surges Across the PacificEcosystems in Hot Water After Marine Heatwave Surges Across the Pacific

Ecosystems in Hot Water After Marine Heatwave Surges Across the Pacific

Photo: A research diver conducts periodic monitoring of a kelp forest marine protected area. Chris Honeyman Rising ocean temperatures are sweeping…

2 years ago
UN delegates ‘High Seas Treaty’ protects marine biodiversity in international watersUN delegates ‘High Seas Treaty’ protects marine biodiversity in international waters

UN delegates ‘High Seas Treaty’ protects marine biodiversity in international waters

Photo: Unsplash/Thomas Kelley Marine biologists have discovered that whales capture tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. “This action is a…

2 years ago
Oceans — Areas of ActionOceans — Areas of Action

Oceans — Areas of Action

Our marine ecosystems require protection from harmful human impact. MPAs [Marine Protected Areas] protect landscapes and biodiversity, allowing commercial species…

8 years ago
Brilliant Deep-water SiphonophoreBrilliant Deep-water Siphonophore

Brilliant Deep-water Siphonophore

Okeanos at Winslow Reef, north of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area Compliments of NOAA, from their work, "Exploring Remote Pacific…

8 years ago