Recent reports have unveiled concerning threats to crucial ocean ecosystems and marine life. One such report highlighted the Saya de Malha Bank, which is home to one of the world's largest seagrass fields and serves as a vital carbon sink. However, this essential habitat is facing significant risks that could have far-reaching impacts on the planet's future. Additionally, the increased levels of lead and other heavy metals in the coastal waters of Los Angeles following recent fires have raised concerns about the potential contamination of the marine food chain. Moreover, the Trump administration's cuts to NOAA pose a threat to efforts aimed at saving sea lions from toxic plankton, exacerbating the existing challenges faced by marine mammals and birds along the Southern California coast.