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EC supports maritime spatial planning globally. The proper planning of ocean space and use is a precondition of good ocean governance. It is indispensable if we want to sustainably grow […]
EU boosts innovation for Arctic sustainable development The EU plays a critical role supporting innovation to drive sustainable economic development in the Arctic. This was the focus of a panel […]
Governments call for ratification of High Seas Treaty to curb biodiversity crisis; funding and new initiatives launched to accelerate ocean protection. Governments and ocean leaders meeting at the UN global […]
Southern Ocean protection takes a step backwards as CCAMLR fails to put conservation first The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) 43rd annual meeting has closed. […]
COP16 – what’s going on in our ocean? This week, representatives from around the globe are gathering in Colombia for the UN biodiversity summit (COP16), to discuss the state of life […]
Azores designates largest marine protected area network in N. Atlantic. As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed ground-breaking […]
Concerning levels of PFAS in fish miles away from large contamination source. Research finds that monitoring and regulations are needed to protect public health. Fish can accumulate high levels of […]
The countdown is on for Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference, with just one month remaining until this landmark event takes place on November 20-21, 2024 at the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin. […]
One of the world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds. A study by scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), the University of Miami Rosenstiel […]
Threatened Pink Sea Fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time. A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at […]
Protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs. New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 percent of fish […]
The bright and dark sides of Pacific salmon biotransport. Each year millions of Pacific salmon make a grand journey from the ocean to their freshwater spawning grounds at the end […]
Bluefront Equity invests in genetic conservation and reproduction efficiency Impact investor Bluefront Equity makes its biggest investment ever when the seafood investor becomes majority shareholder of Cryogenetics, which is the […]
The Marine Institute has published its Climate Action Roadmap 2024, setting out the organisation’s key operational achievements in relation to sustainability and energy. These include an overall energy efficiency reduction […]
Norway pioneers use of unmanned fisheries research vessel. In an innovative new development, Norway has pioneered the use of a remotely operated fisheries research vessel. An article on the Norwegian […]
Marine Institute to collaborate with libraries nationwide for Bioeconomy Ireland Week. To celebrate Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the Marine Institute is collaborating with 26 county librarians across the country to highlight […]
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone. Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline — but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a […]
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record. Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report . According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from […]
New report warns Antarctica is approaching a climate change tipping point. Four marine protected areas would protect 26% of the Southern Ocean. Antarctica and its surrounding Southern Ocean are experiencing […]
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish. Weever fish are perhaps most commonly known for […]
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