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Portugal Creates Europe’s Largest Marine Reserve

Portugal has created the largest marine protected area in Europe, a 1,034 square mile reserve around the Selvagens Islands, an Atlantic volcanic archipelago.

WATCH: Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jelly Caught on Film

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute filmed to giant phantom jellyfish — which has 10-foot arms — more than 3,000 feet deep off the California coast.

Two-Year Mako Fishing Moratorium Adopted in the Atlantic

Fifty-one countries and the European Union have agreed on a two-year ban on the catch and retainment of shortfin makos.

‘Magical’ Coral Spawning Witnessed on Great Barrier Reef

Branching and boulder corals releasing billions of new coral larvae onto the Great Barrier Reef, which has battled bleaching in recent years.

Winter, Dolphin Who Inspired 'Dolphin Tale,' Dies at 16

Winter died at age 16 from a gastrointestinal issue was discovered only a week and a half before her death. Her life story inspired two family-friendly films.

YouTubers Raising $30 Million to Remove 30 Million Pounds of Marine Plastics

YouTube stars MrBeast and Mark Rober aim to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean, rivers and beaches around the world.

Divers Find 1,200-Year-Old Dugout Canoe in Wisconsin Lake

Wisconsin dive buddies found the 15-foot dugout canoe 27 feet deep in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota. It is now in the care of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Expedia Stops Selling Vacation Experiences with Captive Whales and Dolphins

The online ticket-booking service joins a growing list of tourism companies to cease selling tourism experiences with companies like SeaWorld that feature animal performances.

Chainmail and Lasers — Welcome to Shark Diving in the Bahamas

A Florida diver’s lifelong dream to encounter sharks up close brings her to the Bahamas for a conservation liveaboard and chainmail diving.