Bycatch

marine-conservation

When a dolphin dies, whether a single animal or many, it can signal broader environmental conditions and the health of marine ecosystems. Dolphins are long-lived, socially compl...

Environment & Conservation

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are listed as Endangered or Vulnerable across their range, depending on population. IUCN classifies them globally as Endangered, while the IUC...

marine-conservation

When a seal is caught in a fishing net, the priority is to protect the animal, the crew, and other stakeholders while complying with local laws. This evergreen explainer outline...

wildlife-conservation

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are listed as endangered or vulnerable across major populations, driven primarily by coastal development, bycatch in fisheries, poaching, and clim...

Environment

Shark deaths in 2025 reflect a mix of ongoing human pressures and emerging conservation responses. Across the globe, data from fisheries, bycatch monitoring, and scientific surv...

animal-behavior

Angler fish refer to deep-sea predators famed for a bioluminescent lure that draws prey in near-total darkness. This overview explains how they live, feed, reproduce, and intera...

marine-conservation

Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with some regional populations classified as Endangered or Criti...

conservation-status

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List globally, and many regional populations remain threatened or endangered. The decline is driv...

Environment

There is no single global headcount, but all seven sea turtle species are listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with the largest popul...