COVID-19, plastic bag setback?, Smart economics: Seychelles, “blue bonds” support clean oceans, similar to COVID a pathogen jumps species: opossum

Coronavirus directly connected to wildlife, Sharks used to smuggle cocaine, Observing plankton from space, acidification results in forgetful oysters and

‘Catch of the Day’ is fresh trash, Plastic smells like turtle food, Florida shark fin ban heads to Governor, Coronavirus

Coronavirus triggers a wildlife import ban in China, US shark smuggling, Bottom line: how much will it cost to save

Innovative robotic spear hunts deep, destructive lionfish, BP leaves industry trade groups citing climate disagreements, Arctic warming – new factor

Past Sea Save writer speaks out, Antarctica temperatures soar past 20C for first time, Oil production in the US exceeds

Texas applies “bite” to finning offenders, Recreational fishermen increasingly target rays/sharks researchers concerned, Doctors weigh in with concerns about the

United Nations “Ocean Conference” Prep meeting convenes, Over 1,400 shark fins seized in Miami, Japan considers dumping Fukushima radioactive byproduct into

Newly discovered: walking sharks, Platypus on brink of extinction, Crab shells dissolving from ocean acidification, Marine works that can grow

China to ban plastics, Giant squid’s genome revealed, Current administration removes pollution controls on streams and wetlands and more…   1. Single-use

Shark fin now illegal in New Jersey, Pacific Ocean hot water killed one million seabirds, Florida stops Everglades oil drilling with

Do the Australian fires impact the ocean? You bet they do. Extinct – Chinese Paddlefish once swam alongside dinosaurs, grew

2020 sees an international “wave” of single-use plastic bans, Dozens of beheaded baby sharks discovered and more…   1. Rising oceans

2019 was an eventful year for ocean conservation.  Below are our picks for the top 13 stories of the year. 

New Jersey shark fin bill goes to governor’s desk, Climate change reshaping ocean communities, Underwater rover to be used in