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World-first robotic hand to help cultivate baby corals for reef restoration. A world-first soft robotic ‘hand’, developed by researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, could revolutionise the delicate, labour-intensive […]
World Sustainability Foundation and Omegor join forces to save corals in Thailand. The World Sustainability Foundation (WSF), in collaboration with Omegor, a leader in the formulation and distribution of Omega-3 dietary supplements, […]
Protecting coral ‘nurseries’ as important as safeguarding established coral reefs. When imagining corals, the picture that comes to mind is usually a stationary one: a garden of rock-like structures covering […]
Omegor and World Sustainability Foundation to restore corals in Thailand. The world’s leading specialised Omega-3 food supplement producer, Omegor has collaborated with the World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) and Friend of the Sea to restore corals […]
New decision tool to help restore coral reefs. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have used mathematics to guide decisions on growing coral to help restore the Great Barrier Reef. Their […]
Heat resistant corals in western Pacific. Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs. Tropical corals, which live […]
Reef experiment set to answer big reef restoration questions Scientists have selectively shaded bleached corals on the c– gaining critical in-field data to inform future large-scale interventions that could help […]
US funding for marine habitat restoration. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the USA has announced the availability of up to $4 million in Community-based Restoration Programme funding […]
US report on new approaches to conserve coral reefs. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) commissioned report from the National Academies has provided expert advice on novel approaches to […]
NOAA recommends nearly $220m in funding for coastal projects. NOAA of the USA is recommending nearly $220 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this […]
The WSF joins Nice Dives & Trip in Kenya to protect sea turtles and reforest mangrove forests. Nice Dive & Trips, a travel agency committed to environmental responsibility organised a […]
Mind Blown by The Plant Based Seafood Co., (“Mind Blown”) a leading plant-based seafood brand and PLNT Burger, Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s plant-based, fast casual burger chain, have announced their […]
Loggerhead Marinelife Centre’s Go Blue Awards, nominations now open for one of the world’s most pre-eminent ocean conservation awards. The 12th Annual Go Blue Awards, hosted by Loggerhead Marine Centre […]
Deep-sea ecosystems facing ongoing destruction, a s global community commits to biodiversity protection in Cali, Colombia. The latest CBD Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, marks twenty years […]
Innovative project aims to safeguard British kelp from potential decline. Kelp forests play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat and food for a diverse range of marine […]
Additional 4000 square km of English seas to receive protection. A Marine Management Organisation (MMO) byelaw to protect valuable marine habitats and species in a further 13 English offshore marine […]
MoU to revitalise marine ecosystems in Thailand. Thai Union joins Earth Agenda Foundation for a THB 3 million coral reef restoration project using a 3D printed coral reef by SCG-CPAC […]
World’s first alternative seafood association aims to revolutionise industry Future Ocean Foods, a new global seafood association dedicated to supporting and accelerating the alternative seafood industry, was unveiled today with an impressive […]
Research findings present new opportunities and challenges for coastlines. Mangroves are growing in areas historically dominated by salt marshes and oyster reefs. Invasive pacific oysters are replacing native blue mussels […]
New research reveals 12 ways aquaculture can benefit the environment. University of Melbourne researchers have identified 12 potential ecological benefits of aquaculture. These include species recovery, habitat restoration, rehabilitation and […]
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