Falklands Fisheries: The Falkland Islands closed the second Loligo squid season just three days after reopening, citing low biomass and “very deep concerns” after catch data and two days of exploratory fishing, with officials already looking at what to trial ahead of the 2027 season. Wildlife & Oceans: NASA satellites detected a massive phytoplankton bloom near the Falklands, with swirling milky white and turquoise patterns showing how currents and nutrients can trigger huge marine growth. Conservation Research: In Patagonia Azul, specialists landed on Rasa and Arce islands to fit satellite transmitters to eight adult South American fur seal females, aiming to map winter movement and grouping outside breeding season. Local Environment Governance: A mega salmon farming plan is sparking controversy in the Falklands, with residents pushing for a citizen referendum over potential impacts on kelp forests, squid spawning areas, and multiple marine species. Marine Health Risk: A bird flu milestone in Australia—H5N1 infecting a mainland mammal (a long-nosed fur seal)—raises alarms about how fast outbreaks can spread into marine mammals. Energy & Exploration: Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas says Navitas plans a multi-target exploration well on PL001 in the North Falkland Basin, with drilling linked to the Sea Lion project campaign expected to begin in early 2027.