Ocean Conservancy

A legal dispute over Atlantic red snapper fishing pits recreational anglers against commercial fishermen and environmentalists, challenging the Trump administration's efforts to deregulate fisheries. A federal judge blocked NOAA's plan to exempt states from Magnuson-Stevens Act restrictions, citing environmental concerns over potential overfishing.

Two humpback whales have been recorded swimming a record-breaking distance, as revealed by photos. Researchers confirmed this is the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale. This discovery provides new insights into the behavior of these marine animals.