Blueprint for a climate-resilient ocean future: Orkney Islands research points a way forward. The MSPACE report shows how balance can be found between ocean conservation and economic development in a changing climate. A […]
Global leaders announce $6.4 billion for ocean action at first African Our Ocean Conference. Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organisations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to […]
The Nature Conservancy targets High Seas Protection at scale with Our Ocean Conference commitment. The Nature Conservancy is advancing a new commitment to support the first generation of marine protected areas […]
Researchers warn of climate change ‘roulette’ for European nitrate pollution. Climate change could significantly increase nitrogen pollution risks in freshwater systems across parts of Europe unless nutrient management practices adapt […]
The Government of Kenya officially opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) yesterday, convening global leaders, scientists, investors, innovators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and ocean advocates in Mombasa to […]
Calls for urgent investment in the people, systems, and partnerships needed to make marine conservation work in practice The global race to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 is […]
New study advances understanding of FIFO and introduces industry tool to optimise marine resource efficiency A new study has traced the evolution of the widely used Fish In: Fish Out […]
Landmark 50 Reefs+ study maps the future of coral reef survival. Scientists identify coral reefs with the most potential for climate resilience. Global climate observations and 45,000+ coral surveys identify nearly […]
Octopus bloom: We must “plan for a future where these changes may become more frequent” says leading marine scientist. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has released new findings from the second major scientific […]
Declining photosynthesis in UK and surrounding waters. A new study by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed a significant long-term decline in ocean productivity across large parts of the north-east […]
Five years of Marine Research Plymouth Alliance: driving global impact from the UK. This five-year anniversary underscores the strength and longevity of the partnership and its growing impact on both regional […]
PML scientists contribute to UN ocean assessment warning of compounding threats but also pathways towards a sustainable future. This week the third World Ocean Assessment was launched which includes major contributions by […]
Fatty acid from herring may ease mild psoriasis. Laboratory tests on skin cells suggest that the fatty acid omega‑11 can dampen inflammation linked to psoriasis. The results are promising, but […]
UN Report highlights vital role of the deep sea and the devastation of bottom trawling on seamounts. Released on World Ocean Day, the United Nations’ Third World Ocean Assessment paints a […]
Government leaders visit RV Tom Crean to mark major INFOMAR investment and strengthen evidence-based marine policy. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister of State Timmy Dooley and senior officials visited the Marine […]
Ireland to host Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 during EU Presidency. On World Oceans Day, June 8, The Marine Institute, University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), with the support of […]
Ecocoast launches Ecoreef nature-based mooring block on World Oceans Day 2026. New generation mooring system transforms passive marine infrastructure into functioning underwater habitats. Ecocoast has announced the official launch of […]
Montserrat joins the Blue Belt Programme, building on a decade of ocean protection. Montserrat is the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory to join the Blue Belt Programme, the UK’s globally […]
Ocean conservation must move from ambition to action, global expert warns. Taoiseach addresses Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference in Cork. A global leader in ocean conservation says the world’s […]
Europe’s oceans reach record temperatures as marine heatwaves intensify. Europe experienced its highest sea surface temperatures on record in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of unprecedented ocean warming, according to […]