Cold upwelling events have increased between 1981 and 2022, killing marine life including sharks and rays.

Tagged bull sharks changed their behaviour to avoid sudden temperature drops by swimming closer to the surface, and sheltering in bays.

theguardian.com/environment/20…

It’s been a busy few days at #sussexdolphinproject HQ working through a variety of sightings 🐬& here’s the latest!

Julian Davies was joined by 6 Bottlenose Dolphins for 20 minutes as he sailed ⛵️ less than a mile off #Shoreham Beach on Sunday.

Enjoy this amazing video 🌊⛵️🐬

On a recent dive near the Gipuzkoa port of Getaria, on Spain's northern coast, two photographers from the Real Sociedad Underwater team encountered dozens of discarded catsharks on the seabed.

#bycatch

euroweeklynews.com/2024/04/15/doz…

The fishing industry has not been honestly reporting its impact on non-target species (imagine!)
Although a legal obligation, there are no reports of fishing boats in Irish waters catching dolphins, despite hundreds washing up dead on our coasts every winter.

Dolphin bycatch reporting up 680% since introduction of video monitoring* on 123 NZ fishing vessels.

- Albatross interactions up 350%
- Number of fish species up 34%
- Fish discards up 46%

*Only 30% of video reviewed!
Summary: mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/61…

rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Vast and largely unexplored, the Deep Sea and Antarctica are Earth's final frontiers and more similar to each other than you think... 🌊❄️🧵

As the drone tracked the humpbacks, the orca executed an entirely new tactic, not seen before. The orca kidnapped the calf at speed and carried it using the wake behind their fins.

It didn't end well for the Humpback calf.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/art…

Meet the four-legged guides who seek out the world’s rarest dolphins.

nationalgeographic.com/travel/article…

Protecting marine habitats will always cause political issues. A sad reflection of our priorities.

France has launched a dispute with the UK over fishing rights after its trawlers were banned from some British waters to protect vulnerable habitats.

ft.com/content/e2bab4…

Coral around the world is turning white and even dying as recent record ocean heat takes a devastating toll.

It has triggered the fourth global mass coral bleaching event, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Porpoise off Pembrokeshire yesterday morning 🫶🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Although this is unlikely to be true, here's the latest from Kristján Loftsson, the CEO of Hvalur hf., Iceland’s only whaling operation. “As it stands right now, we have no hope of whaling this summer,”

icelandreview.com/news/no-whalin…

A short video from our encounter with some of the '27s' Orcas as they headed north through Aith Voe, Shetland today. Includes a cameo appearance from the 18-month-old calf. 💛🖤 Blue Planet Society Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Marine Conservation Society Mammal Society NorthLink Ferries VisitScotland Ullapool Sea Savers Karen Munro #DolphinDay

now this is snorkeling

Happy #DolphinDay
And it was a very happy Dolphin Day for Stuart Harwood who encountered 3 Bottlenose Dolphins just off Shoreham Beach today, April 14th. The dolphins stayed with him for 5 minutes.

#shoreham #shoreham beach #brighton #sussexdolphinproject ⁦Shoreham Port⁩

Thanks to Brighton Boating for sending in this sighting of 4 Bottlenose #Dolphins filmed on Saturday, April 13th on a sailing cruise from #Brighton Marina.

The dolphins were sighted just a few miles outside the marina, and stayed with the boat for some time.

#brightonandhove

Happy #DolphinDay folks 🐬😍

Today is #DolphinDay ! 🐬

To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on some WCA Partners around the world who are carrying out important research work to protect dolphins! 💪