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Marine Megafauna

26 Jan 2026

MarineNews

Photo by Igor Francetic   More than 100,000 whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine species were reported in Scottish seas during 2025, making it a record year for marine megafauna sightings according to the Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust. Common dolphins, once considered rare summer visitors, made up more than 35 per cent of all […]

22 Jul 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Makabera   A massive global study has revealed that some of the most important parts of the ocean for the world’s largest marine animals—whales, sharks, turtles, and seabirds—are still largely unprotected. Despite years of conservation efforts, only a small fraction of their critical habitats are currently safeguarded by marine protected areas (MPAs). The […]