Ocean Conservation

3 articles

A sea turtle navigates a coral reef, with microplastics visible in the water and a plastic bag floating nearby, symbolizing the threat of pollution.

Life Sciences

What are the ecological impacts of plastic pollution on marine life?

In a 2008 study, 35% of fish caught in the Pacific Gyre had already ingested plastic fragments.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·August 12, 2026

A vibrant, healthy coral reef ecosystem thriving with diverse marine life, juxtaposed against the starkness of bleached coral in the background.

Deep Frontiers

Scientists Discover Super Reefs Thriving Amidst Global Coral Bleaching

More than 84% of the world’s reefs have been hit by temperatures hot enough to cause bleaching, according to Nature .

Mateo Rojas·June 21, 2026

A serene ocean surface juxtaposed with the dark, unknown depths of a deep-sea trench, symbolizing the potential environmental risks of deep-sea mining.

Deep Frontiers

Deep-Sea Mining Leases Could Spark Environmental Damage Concerns in 2026

The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to auction off sections of the seafloor in American Samoa as early as August 2026, opening vast, unexplored marine ecosystems to deep-sea mining. I stood on t

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 3, 2026