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Browsing: Environmental News
Welcome to the “Scuba Diving Environmental News” section of The Scuba News, your dedicated platform for the latest updates, initiatives, and issues concerning marine conservation and environmental stewardship in the diving community. This section covers news about ocean conservation efforts, marine protected areas, environmental research findings, and sustainable diving practices. Stay informed about threats facing marine ecosystems, such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change, and learn about ways to take action and make a positive impact. Whether you’re passionate about protecting marine life, preserving coral reefs, or advocating for sustainable diving practices, our environmental news keeps you informed and inspired to protect our oceans for future generations.
Divers in Hawaiʻi are undertaking an urgent underwater restoration operation to rescue more than 2,000…
One of the world’s most unusual humpback whale populations could eventually be recognised as a…
Scientists have returned 56 mesophotic corals to the seafloor near Flower Garden Banks National Marine…
Two species of sea spider new to science have been described from Canada’s Salish Sea,…
Volunteer divers in Kuwait have removed approximately a quarter-ton of abandoned fishing nets from a…
One of the healthiest coral reef systems in the continental United States is recording the…
At least six sea turtles have died after becoming entangled in abandoned fishing nets off…
A team of volunteer divers has recorded a 99% survival rate among adult native oysters…
Divers are beginning to return to the ancient underwater ruins off Tyre in southern Lebanon,…
Scientists investigating the appearance of a non-native yellowbar angelfish in southern Brazil say the evidence…
By Lee
National Geographic Pristine Seas Begins Major Expedition to Explore Tokelau’s Underwater World
National Geographic Pristine Seas has begun a major scientific expedition to Tokelau, where divers, researchers…
Thai marine authorities have seized two dive boats and arrested their operators following an investigation…
Five years after bottom-towed fishing was prohibited across a large section of the Sussex coast,…
A team of military veterans and local conservation divers has removed more than 1,000 pounds…
New protected zones around the Canary Islands and Mediterranean would safeguard reefs, seagrass, submarine canyons…
Alabama marine officials are preparing to inspect the recently sunk Argosy VI after divers documented…
“Yes Virginia, snapping turtles are in Canatara Park” In Sarnia’s Canatara Park, visitors frequently spot…
By Lee
Egypt Launches Major UN-Backed Initiative to Protect Red Sea Coral Reefs and Support Sustainable Tourism
Egypt has launched a major new initiative to protect one of the world’s most resilient…
Two ways to adopt a shark this summer: bring home a limited-edition plush shark or…
Mission Blue has announced the launch of its new Science Initiative, an ambitious programme designed to…
Award-winning comedian and ITV shark-diving participant Ross Noble will headline the Shark Trust’s flagship conservation…
U.S. officials say stomp it! While the “stomp it” mantra is famous in the U.S.,…
By Lee
Trump Administration’s Endangered Species Rule Sparks Legal Battle Over Wildlife Habitat Protections
A sweeping change to one of America’s cornerstone wildlife laws has ignited a legal challenge…
The UK’s largest seagrass restoration project is now underway in Cornwall, where teams of scientific…
Healthy coral reefs are more than vibrant underwater ecosystems, they are the foundation of countless…
On June 10, the Marine Animal Response Society (MARS) was alerted by Parks Canada to…
I read the news today… and it’s not good. “A one‑year‑old male polar bear was…
A former floating casino that once hosted thousands of gamblers on the Ohio River is…
By Lee
BP Oil Spill’s Deep-Sea Coral Damage Still Visible 16 Years Later as Restoration Effort Continues
More than 16 years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster became the largest marine oil spill…
By Lee
The Ocean Is Running Out of Time: EU Announces €338 Million as Global Leaders Warn Protection Exists Mostly on Paper
The European Union has announced a new ocean conservation package worth more than €338 million…
A newly identified species of walking shark has been discovered in the waters of Papua…
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One of the world’s largest and most sophisticated ocean observation systems is being scaled back,…
Experts from the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre recently warned that a slow-moving “wave…
Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what conservationists…
A discussion of whirling disease, what it means for Alberta’s fish populations and what anglers…
In a move that reflects a broader shift in how the diving industry is perceived, PADI has…
It truly is a one-in-a-million find—or, more accurately, a one-in-50-million find. The discovery of a…
Tofino, BC, has officially become the first Canadian municipality to ban the sale of single-use…
The world’s largest diving organisation, PADI Worldwide, has unveiled an ambitious new global conservation initiative aimed…
For a limited time, shark conservation efforts are getting a rare boost, and it’s one…
Empty the Tanks is campaign of Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project, a 501(c)(3) organization The Empty…
Sharks in Brazil are being pushed closer to extinction, and most people don’t even realize…
In a move that could quietly reshape one of Europe’s most biologically rich coastal regions,…
It is the kind of headline that spreads fast. Sharks testing positive for cocaine sounds…