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- New AI Breakthrough Uses Single Blue Whale Call to Unlock 25 Years of Hidden Underwater Acoustic Data
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Environment
A research team led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has developed a neural network capable of detecting endangered blue whale songs across decades of recordings using j...
- WWII Veteran to Marine Guardian: The MODOC’s New Mission in Costa Rica’s South Pacific
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Crime
A 1944 United States Navy vessel that once served in the Pacific Theater of World War II has found a second life in the tropical waters of Costa Rica. The MODOC, a former military...
- Costa Rica Launches Annual Three-Month Fishing Ban in the Gulf of Nicoya
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Environment
As of May 1, 2026, Costa Rica has officially enforced its annual seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya. This crucial ecological measure, which runs through July 31, 2026, aims...
- Genomic Sequencing Reveals Endangered Mediterranean Fin Whales Maintain Vital Genetic Links to Atlantic Populations
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Natural Sciences
A comprehensive genomic study published in Genome Biology and Evolution has found that Mediterranean fin whales are not as isolated as previously believed. While forming a distinct...
- World-Record Swimmer Jono Ridler Delivers 73,000-Signature Petition to Parliament to Ban Bottom Trawling
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Politics
Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has officially presented a petition signed by over 73,000 people to Parliament, calling for a total ban on bottom trawling. The move follows Ridl...
- Arctic Giants in Crisis: Why the Walrus Faces Catastrophic Habitat Loss from Disappearing Ice Shelves
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Environment
The walrus, a massive Arctic mammal essential to northern ecosystems and indigenous cultures, is facing an existential threat as melting ice shelves force populations onto land. Th...
- PAL Wideband Acoustic Device Reduces Endangered Black Sea Harbour Porpoise Bycatch by 74 Percent
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Environment
A four-year study by Bulgarian researchers has identified a successful acoustic deterrent to prevent the accidental deaths of harbour porpoises in the Black Sea turbot fishery. Pub...
- Iwi and Local Officials Urge Government Intervention to Protect Decimated Kōura Populations on Aotea
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Immigration Policy
Representatives from Ngāti Rehua and the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board have met with Oceans and Fisheries under secretary Jenny Marcroft to propose urgent conservation measures f...
- Local Stakeholders Push for Community Led Management of Aotea Kōura Stocks
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Environment
Residents and indigenous leaders on Aotea Great Barrier Island are sounding the alarm over the rapid depletion of kōura (rock lobster) populations. The Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Ao...
- Costa Rica Azul: New Interactive Platform Highlights Nation’s Vast Marine Territory
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: AXL News
The "Esencial Costa Rica" country brand has officially launched Costa Rica Azul, a comprehensive digital platform designed to revolutionize ocean literacy and conservation. The ini...
- Unprecedented Sight: 513 Humpback Whales Congregate at Caribbean Breeding Ground
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Environment
A research expedition at Navidad Bank, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, documented a record-breaking 513 humpback whale sightings in a single day. The discovery, facilitate...
- Lauren Sánchez Details Conservation Mission to Cocos Island Following High-Profile Visit
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Careers
Lauren Sánchez has clarified that her recent expedition to Costa Rica’s Cocos Island with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was a strategic mission for the Bezos Earth Fund. The visit, whi...