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Scientists and fishermen in the United States are calling on federal agencies to maintain funding for a deep-ocean observation system that tracks conditions in waters important to both research and commercial fishing. Supporters say the system provides valuable long-term data on ocean health, and that cutting it would leave researchers and industry without critical information about changing deep-sea conditions.

Dramatic footage has emerged showing the moment a Panama-flagged bulk carrier collided with a Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of Singapore. The clip captures the impact between the two ships in the busy shipping waters near the city-state. Details about injuries, damage, or an official investigation have not yet been confirmed, and authorities have not issued a full statement on the cause of the collision.

The 30x30 goal—protecting 30% of the world's land and ocean by 2030—is under scrutiny as experts argue that simply designating marine protected areas does not guarantee effective conservation. Commentators highlight that many existing reserves lack enforcement, funding and management, allowing damaging activities such as illegal fishing to continue, and call for genuine implementation rather than paper parks.

A study led by the conservation group Oceana concludes that more equitable fishing access agreements could help tackle malnutrition in West Africa. The findings suggest that how foreign fishing rights are negotiated shapes how much fish remains available to local communities, whose diets depend heavily on seafood. The report is drawing attention among food security and fisheries policy observers.

Many marine protected areas worldwide are far less protective than their designation suggests. Activities such as fishing and trawling often continue inside their boundaries, and few zones have strict enforcement or monitoring. Conservation writers are pointing out that paperwork alone does not safeguard ecosystems, prompting debate about how governments define and enforce ocean protection.

Ocean surveillance startup Quartermaster has raised $140 million in a new funding round, according to an exclusive report by TechCrunch. The company builds technology for monitoring activity at sea, a field drawing growing interest from governments and industry amid concerns over illegal fishing, shipping security and maritime domain awareness. Details on investors and valuation were not disclosed in the initial report.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has directed staff to begin drafting a formal predator management policy, a step that would shape how the state handles species such as wolves, mountain lions and bears. The move was reported by the Flathead Beacon and is likely to draw input from hunters, ranchers and conservation groups as the policy takes shape.

Bright Smile Dental Care, a dental practice in Fishers, Indiana, has been notified of a security breach, according to a report by the Hamilton County Reporter. Details about what data may have been exposed or how many patients are affected have not been disclosed. Residents in the area are watching for further information about the incident and any steps patients should take.

A hunter has won Florida's annual Python Challenge after capturing what organisers called an astonishing number of Burmese pythons. The competition, run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, invites the public to hunt the invasive snakes in the Everglades, where they devastate native wildlife. Officials praised the winning total as a significant contribution to protecting the ecosystem.

The conservation foundation Oceana is pressing the European Union to preserve the strength of its common fisheries policy, warning against any weakening of current rules. The appeal, reported by Politico Europe, comes as the EU reviews how the policy is implemented. Oceana argues that rolling back commitments would threaten fish stocks and the sustainability of European waters.

Fish and Wildlife officials are encouraging hunters to use non-lead ammunition. Lead bullets can fragment on impact and poison scavenging wildlife such as eagles and vultures, and can also pose health risks to people eating game meat. Officials are promoting alternatives like copper bullets as safer for animals and humans alike.

A state appeals court has ruled that the state failed to meet its constitutional obligation to protect coastal fisheries. The decision means the government can be held accountable for safeguarding marine resources, and it could prompt changes in how coastal fishing is managed and regulated. Observers are watching to see whether the state will appeal or adjust its fisheries policies in response.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is holding an information session on its red wolf recovery programme. The agency is expected to share updates on efforts to restore the endangered red wolf population in the wild and answer questions from the public about the recovery plan.

Four decades after the global moratorium on commercial whaling came into effect, whale populations still face serious dangers. Environmental discussions are highlighting ongoing threats such as ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, ocean noise, plastic pollution and climate change, which continue to hinder the recovery of many whale species despite the end of large-scale hunting.

Scientists have discovered that fish gills carry their own distinct microbiome, a community of microbes previously unknown to science. The finding suggests gills, long studied mainly for respiration, also serve as a specialised microbial habitat, potentially reshaping understanding of fish health, aquaculture disease management and how aquatic animals interact with their watery environment.

Researchers have found that bacteria living on the gills of coral reef fish carry genes for chemosynthesis, the process of making food from chemicals rather than sunlight. DNA analysis revealed these genetic pathways in the gill microbes, suggesting reef fish may host bacteria capable of producing nutrients in ways previously associated with deep-sea ecosystems rather than sunlit reefs.

The state of North Carolina has filed an appeal against a court ruling that found it mismanaged the state's coastal fisheries. The original decision was a rebuke of how state authorities have overseen coastal fish stocks, and the appeal will keep the legal fight over fisheries policy alive in the courts. Observers are watching to see whether the lower court's findings will stand and what any outcome could mean for fishing communities and regulators along the North Carolina coast.

A dogfish shark was seen swimming through floodwaters in Surf City, New Jersey, as a powerful nor'easter battered the coast. Video of the shark gliding through the submerged streets spread quickly, drawing amazed and amused reactions. The scene highlighted how severe coastal flooding from the storm pushed ocean wildlife into normally dry neighborhoods.

Researchers in Alaska say avian keratin disorder is the cause of the overgrown, fishhook-shaped beaks seen in the state's chickadee population. The condition causes abnormal keratin growth in birds' beaks and feathers, making it harder for affected birds to feed. Scientists continue to study what triggers the disorder, which has been documented among chickadees in Alaska since the 1990s.