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Poole Harbour oil spill could have serious consequences for threatened migratory fish, say GWCT experts. UK wide conservation organisation the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), has highlighted it’s serious […]
Deep sea species sensitivity to oil spill. Akvaplan-niva researcher Lionel Camus together with his colleagues Jenny Bytingsvik and Luca Tassara has conducted ecotoxicological research funded by the American Petroleum Institute […]
British experts help Mauritius protect coral reefs from oil spill. UK sends British ecology and marine experts at the request of the Mauritian government. The UK Government has sent three […]
Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws. The grounding last month of the MV Wakashio in an environmentally sensitive and biodiverse area, has endangered marine life, food security, […]
A team of U.S. and Norwegian scientists have published new laboratory research findings that show how an Arctic fish species can be seriously affected by small amounts of crude oil released into […]
Oil-eating bacteria could help to tackle spills. A team of scientists from Heriot-Watt University has created an underwater observatory in the Faroe-Shetland Channel – and found its waters are teeming […]
Scientists analyse dolphin breaths to better understand risks from surface oil. When oil spills occur, time is of the essence for responding to marine mammals. A Deepwater Horizon restoration project is […]
Fish are behaviourally impaired from exposure to crude oil. A first-of-its-kind research experiment led by researchers at University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science confirmed […]
Spillage of 100 000 blue whiting a ‘drop in the ocean’ in comparison to routine overfishing by Coastal States, says global supply chain collective. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group […]
$12 m available for Great Lakes habitat restoration NOAA is seeking proposals for new grant awards that will restore habitat for Great Lakes fisheries, helping to support local ecosystems and […]
Discharges from ships causing great damage to Baltic Sea Discharge from ships with so-called scrubbers cause great damage to the Baltic Sea. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, […]
EC welcomes maritime accident agreement. The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the investigation of maritime accidents, modernising a 2009 […]
Poole clam and cockle season celebrates re-opening with sustainability success story. The clam and cockle season re-opened in Poole Harbour on 25 May, showcasing one of the best examples of […]
Ace Aquatec and Ocean Health partner to develop FaunaGuard. Aquaculture technology specialists, Ace Aquatec, have partnered with marine ecosystem restoration specialists Ocean Health to further develop FaunaGuard, which uses academically […]
Specialist solutions for fishing vessels MacGregor: Enabling safe, efficient and sustainable fishing operations Over its long history, MacGregor has earned an unrivalled reputation in the design, production, delivery and support […]
Sustainable solutions for the end-of-life fishing gear. New project creating sustainable solutions for the end-of-life fishing gear problem in Pembrokeshire. A new partnership bringing together a Pembrokeshire marine conservation charity […]
Canada invests in research to study the effects of water contaminants. The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of oceans, lakes, rivers and […]
Gulf of Alaska marine ecosystem still affected by heatwave impact. A new study provides a comprehensive and quantitative look at initial and lingering effects of the eastern Pacific marine heatwave […]
Oceans of Learning celebrates innovation on World Oceans Day. Celebrating World Oceans Day and this year’s theme of ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’ is the focus of the Marine Institute’s […]
Deepwater Horizon study reveals fish impacts. On April 20, 2010, the offshore oil drilling ship Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 crewmen and resulting in over $60 billion in clean-up costs, […]
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