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 […]
Ecuador first class shrimp: Excellence leading the world. Leading the World with Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation. Ecuador First Class Shrimp are proud to represent the excellence of Ecuadorian shrimp on […]
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 […]
Widespread microplastic pollution in Peruvian mangrove sediments and edible mangrove species. New study shows that the mangroves of Tumbes, Peru are extensively contaminated with microplastic pollution, and estimate that the local […]
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, […]
Protecting large ocean areas doesn’t curb fishing catches. A new study published in Science Advances provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and fully-protected marine areas (MPAs) protect biodiversity without negatively impacting fishing and […]
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. […]
New science-based tool to support spatial planning of threatened marine life. First map of Important Shark and Ray Areas released. The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project has released […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sustainable Shrimp Partnership marks 3-year anniversary. Three years ago, a group of major shrimp producers in Ecuador decided to transform the future of shrimp aquaculture industry and launched the Sustainable […]
Mowi skipper on second shift rescues stricken yacht in Loch Linnhe. A salmon farm skipper on only his second shift came to the rescue of a German sailing duo at […]
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 […]
Sustainable Shrimp Partnership demonstrates success. Three years ago, a group of major shrimp producers in Ecuador decided to transform the future of shrimp aquaculture industry and launched the Sustainable Shrimp […]