Ocean News

The 21st annual European Elasmobranch Association Scientific Conference, hosted by The Dutch Elasmobranch Society was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 12 – 14 October, 2017. Under a theme of ‘the science you need for the policy you want’, dozens of researchers and conservationists gathered at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute…

Situated along the outermost islands of the African country of Seychelles lies the remote D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll, an area extremely abundant with various species of fish. Habitat-wise, D’Arros and St Joseph are home to 15 of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red Listed species, including…

At the base of South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain, the scenic city of Cape Town is a hotspot for tourists during the warmer months (October to April) when thousands of people visit the city’s idyllic beaches. Throughout this time, the city hosts the second largest aggregation of white sharks in…

The charismatic manta ray, with its wing-like pectoral fins, spends its life in perpetual motion, wandering the seas in search of microscopic plankton which it feeds on. These majestic creatures captivate and connect people to our oceans and have become a popular species for eco-tourism. However, mantas are vulnerable to…

Research and conservation projects focused on protecting marine species can take a significant amount of time. In addition to its annual funding contributions to Partner organisations and Small Grant projects, SOSF is happy to continue its support of 14 projects around the globe. Explore these ongoing projects below: Félicie Dhellemmes is working…

The Franklin’s Gull, a small, black-headed bird with a breeding range stretching across the northwestern United States and Canada is commonly sighted throughout interior prairie habitats during the summer months. While knowledge of this species’ long term winter migrations to the coasts of Peru, Chile, and other areas of the…

To protect life in our oceans, especially sharks and rays, the Save Our Seas Foundation has expanded its support of global marine research, conservation and education initiatives. In 2017, we have funded 18 new projects aimed at generating critical knowledge on marine species and their habitats. Explore these innovative collaborations…

17 October 2017 marked the first annual International Sawfish Day, dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of sawfish throughout the globe (follow along on social media #IntlSawfishDay). In celebration of this initiative, SOSF has rolled out five informative and educational web articles about one of the ocean’s most critically endangered…

17 October 2017 marked the first annual International Sawfish Day, dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of sawfish throughout the globe (follow along on social media #IntlSawfishDay). In celebration of this initiative, SOSF has rolled out five informative and educational web articles about one of the ocean’s most critically endangered…

17 October 2017 marked the first annual International Sawfish Day, dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of sawfish throughout the globe (follow along on social media #IntlSawfishDay). In celebration of this initiative, SOSF has rolled out five informative and educational web articles about one of the ocean’s most critically endangered…

17 October 2017 marked the first annual International Sawfish Day, dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of sawfish throughout the globe (follow along on social media #IntlSawfishDay). In celebration of this initiative, SOSF has rolled out five informative and educational web articles about one of the ocean’s most critically endangered…

17 October 2017 marked the first annual International Sawfish Day, dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness of sawfish throughout the globe (follow along on social media #IntlSawfishDay). In celebration of this initiative, SOSF has rolled out five informative and educational web articles about one of the ocean’s most critically endangered…

Habitat loss and overfishing have heavily impacted sawfish population numbers throughout the world. Today, all five species of sawfish are listed as either endangered or critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. To make a lasting impact on the health of sawfish populations, SOSF is currently investing…

Swimming alongside manta rays, the gentle giants of the sea is a truly magnificent experience for any ocean lover. However, mantas are extremely sensitive to human disturbance, and if left without proper measures, tourism can potentially do more harm than good. A new educational initiative from The Manta Trust is…

Project leader Rima Jabado and other members of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group have just released a new report on the Conservation Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimeras in the Arabian Sea and the surrounding waters. This report provides an overview of the conservation status of chondrichthyans in the Arabian…