Oceana

Federal changes threaten to critically impact protections for South Florida's marine wildlife by rescinding the definition of “harm” from the Endangered Species Act. Critics argue this move removes habitat protection—a critical safeguard for species like green turtles and manatees. Scientists emphasize that habitat loss remains a number one driver of extinction.

Chinese fishing vessels are increasingly using Chilean ports, shifting from Peru, with port calls surging from a handful in 2023 and 2024 to over a hundred, according to Oceana. The fleet targets Humboldt squid just outside Chile’s waters.