A new analysis of old data suggests that the endangered erect-crested penguin’s bizarre nesting habits – rejecting the first egg they lay – is because they can’t feed two chicks, and the second, larger egg has a better chance of success.

Scientists at Simon Fraser University have developed a cryogenic freezing technique to store germplasm, or “seed”, of at-risk bull kelp in a biobank. The collection of “seed” could be used to aid restoration efforts and advance research projects such as identifying kelp populations that may be better suited to survive in the warmer waters expected with climate change.

It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week, and what better way to celebrate sea otters than to delve into some of the amazing things we’ve been learning about these furry critters over the past year.

Inspired by a trip to the dentist, Dr Kate Quigley presents a new method for monitoring coral size and growth that reduces surveying time by 99%!

A new study suggests faster decomposition in warmer waters could reduce kelp contributions to deep sea carbon stores.

The Madagascar Whale Shark Project is announcing a new way for ocean-lovers to support its efforts to protect endangered whale sharks. The project has launched a donation-based Patreon page to enable followers to support its vital work through a monthly subscription while benefitting from brilliant insights and exclusive content at the same time.

Whale Seeker, a Montreal-based startup that leverages AI to simplify whale monitoring, is leading a new project the Canadian Arctic, to develop and test a scalable whale carbon and biodiversity detection methodology and credit system. The Whale Carbon Plus project will incentivise marine actors to monitor marine mammal presence and take meaningful action to avoid conflict with them.

Canada’s Forest Trust wasn’t to grow forests that will never be clear cut. Their aim - store carbon, support wildlife, and partner with First Nations for an equitable and green economy.

From slickheads, to garfish, to sharks, to fossils, here are just twelve marine fish species discovered by science in 2021