Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas—representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing patchwork of laws. The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, […]
Divers uncover a surprising discovery near the wreck of the Titanic
The wreck of the Titanic sits in two parts at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean, slowly decaying nearly 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) below the surface, but it’s not alone. A sonar blip detected around 26 years ago has now revealed there’s much more to this underwater area than previously thought. P.H. Nargeolet, a […]
Captain Peter Hammarstedt pays tribute to the Bob Barker
After thirteen years of loyal service as an iconic Sea Shepherd vessel, Sea Shepherd Global has made the heartbreaking decision to retire the Bob Barker. First built in 1951 as a whaling vessel, the Bob Barker has since spent 71 years at sea including time as a Norwegian Coast Guard vessel, an eco-tourism vessel and […]
U.S. officials “Red-List” lobsters to help critically endangered whales
Lobster nets and pots have become such a threat to the survival of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales that the crustaceans have been “red-listed” as seafood to avoid by a major fish sustainability guide. Fewer than 340 of these whales exist today, including only 80 breeding females. The population is estimated to have dwindled […]
