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News spotlight: Sharks are deserting coral reefs. Here's why that matters

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Rising ocean temperatures are disrupting marine ecosystems, a new study finds — but recent Conservation International projects offer hope for sharks.

September 24, 2024

On World Oceans Day, charting a new course for our seas

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The ocean feeds us, regulates our climate and sustains economies. Yet numerous threats are devastating the health of marine ecosystems. In honor of World Oceans Day, we take a dive into efforts that are charting anew course for our oceans.

June 6, 2024

Study: Shark-finning bans fall short, but bright spots offer hope

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Despite evidence that efforts to ban shark finning in recent years isn't reducing shark mortality, new research shows there is reason to have hope.

January 12, 2024

Meet the startup using magnets to keep sharks at bay

7 min read

Despite having far more to fear from humans, sharks are often vilified in popular culture. To protect beachgoers, governments often resort to ineffective strategies — at great cost to marine life. One company aims to change that.

January 8, 2024

‘Small rock’ making big ocean conservation impact

The small South Pacific island nation of Niue recently launched a first-of-its-kind sustainable funding initiative that enables anyone to sponsor a square kilometer of its ocean waters — a sanctuary for humpback whales, sea snakes and gray reef sharks.

September 25, 2023