Scientists discover deepwater pristine reefs in the Galapagos. Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented […]
Friend of the Sea and Galapagos Conservation Trust join forces for the Galapagos Albatross. Friend of the Sea’s support for the British charity will make it possible to complete the […]
Ecuador to announce creation of Hermandad Marine Reserve off Galapagos. An article fom Mongabay news website. “Ecuador is proud to announce the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve in the […]
The funny looking, red-lipped batfish. As you marvel at the wonders of evolution—how a creature can emerge with some odd, new trait that might either propel it forward or at […]
Ecuador shrimp farming areas at risk from El Niño. In Ecuador, more than 50% of shrimp hectares are located in flood-prone areas in the provinces of Guayas, Santa Elena, Manabí, […]
Fair Seas Named Sustainable Development Champion Coalition pledges to show how people can help make the world a better place during its term Fair Seas has been named a champion […]
Fair Seas to encourage TDS and senators to pass strong laws to protect seas. Environmental network to host Oireachtas event today. A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and […]
‘Antisocial’ damselfish are scaring off cleaner-fish customers — and this could contribute to coral reef breakdown. Damselfish have been discovered to disrupt ‘cleaning services’ vital to the health of reefs. […]
Irish documentary to make international debut at Ocean Film Festival in Canada. An Irish short film featuring communities who make a living from the sea is set to reach global […]
Stronger laws needed to protect seas around Ireland. Fair Seas to discuss Marine Protected Area bill at all-party Oireachtas committee. Representatives from the Irish Environmental Network including Fair Seas, the […]
Mission Blue announces Ireland’s first ‘hope spot’. Greater Skellig Coast deemed critical to the health of the ocean by global organisation. A large swathe of ocean off the south west […]
Can anyone stop China’s vast armada of fishing boats? Ecuador stood up for the Galápagos, but other countries don’t stand a chance against the 17,000-strong distant-water fleet, as reported in […]
Call for more protection of costa Rican seas after new discoveries. Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor surveyed deep-sea seamounts outside Isla del Coco UNESCO World Heritage site […]
Ocean Outcomes in new global partnership with Conservation International which they say will work to establish a more sustainable seafood supply chain. A statement on the Ocean Outcomes website said: […]
Volunteers from the Pitcairn Islands have showcased the incredible biodiversity thriving in their vast and remote waters thanks to a UK marine protection scheme. Commercial fishing, drilling and other extractive […]
Blue Action making a global impact by supporting local ocean protection. To celebrate the five-year anniversary of its launch in 2016, the Blue Action Fund (hereafter “Blue Action”) is releasing […]