‘Plastic rocks’ create hotspots for microplastic release. For the first time, scientists have verified that rocks and plastic can form a chemical bond. These plastic covered rocks create hotspots for […]
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme is delighted to announce that six Explorers marine themed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) five-day teacher-training courses (July 3-7) have been approved by the Department […]
England’s first national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launches to help people enjoy the coast responsibly. First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launches in England to help protect animals […]
Scientists ask “how well do you know Ireland’s seas?” Nationwide survey launched to test our ‘ocean literacy’ and inform plans for the future. Fair Seas has launched its first Ocean […]
Discover sea turtles on World Turtle Day. World Turtle Day is marked globally today, May 23rd, to commemorate the day Friend of the Sea® and the World Sustainability Foundation is […]
Scientists differ over carbon and trawling. Two years after being received, a paper questioning claims that trawling generates more carbon than air travel has finally been published in the same […]
NWWAC highlights climate change issues on science assessment of cod. The North Western Waters Advisory Council has written to Ms Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries European Commission, […]
WWF calls for global ban on single-use plastic. WWF is calling on governments to support global bans and phase outs of the ‘most high-risk and unnecessary’ single-use plastic products – […]
Environment Agency warns of threat of Prussian carp and other non-native species in UK waters. Environment Agency’s National Fisheries Laboratory carries out crucial work to curb threats from Prussian carp […]
MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund awards US$930,000 to 26 sustainable fishing projects. Tagging sharks to monitor their survival rates, using specialist equipment to release endangered turtles and deterring seabirds with LED […]
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 […]
Best Environmental Film prize awarded to Healthy Seas at the Cannes World Film Festival. Healthy Seas won in the Best Environmental Film Category for its short documentary “Journey to Ithaca” […]
How seaweed has been misleading scientists about reef health. For decades, scientists have looked to seaweed as an indicator of the health of coral reefs lying underneath. But what if […]
The road to incorporating Scottish pelagic industry data in science for stock assessments. Fisheries data collection through industry-science partnerships have significant potential to support stock assessments and sustainable management, but […]
Call for help to monitor UK’s smallest population of bottlenose dolphins. Researchers are calling for sailors, nature watchers, fishers and other boat operators to help them monitor the UK’s smallest […]
Australian fisheries receive MSC cash boost to protect marine biodiversity. Tagging skate to monitor their survival rates and a specialist knowledge exchange between Australian and British fishers are amongst the […]
New series, North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean to air on Sunday on RTÉ. A new three part natural history series, North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean, produced by Sea […]
Appeal lodged by BLOOM against the European Union and France for obstruction of ocean protection. While the members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) have been gathered in Mauritius […]
Fair Seas to host landmark conference on World Ocean Day. Cork event to bring together ocean advocates, global experts, key stakeholders, government and industry. An ocean economist, who won the […]