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UK scientists to lead landmark shark conservation drive. A major new conservation project that will help to improve understanding and protection of some of England’s most iconic shark species has […]
ISSF highlights high compliance with science-based tuna measures. Independent audits show companies achieved 98.8% conformance while Aggregate PVR Vessel Compliance reached 75.6%. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published its latest ISSF […]
Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health. Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen […]
Protected Scottish seabed shows signs of recovery after illegal fishing damage. A protected area of seabed in the Summer Isles near Ullapool is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being severely […]
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 […]
MBA team launches whale shark tagging mission in Mexico. The MBA’s Sims Group team of researchers has travelled to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico for a whale shark tagging expedition. […]
Ocean Allies honours Ecuadorian and Peruvian mahi fishers for protecting marine wildlife. Publix and SFP’s Global Mahi Supply Chain Roundtable support and promote best practices in bycatch release in the Eastern […]
Marine Institute releases major benthic dataset in celebration of Biodiversity Week. Over 650,000 marine records spanning twelve years are now freely accessible online, marking a landmark moment for Open Science and […]
When the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) convenes this May, it will be to meet and make policy decisions after a period of tangible progress. Recent outcomes, like strengthened FAD management and […]
Reflecting on a decade of measurable progress in global tuna fisheries. ISSF and global tuna industry collaboration delivers sustained improvements in stock health, transparency, and science-based management. Marking 10 years since […]
Three PEACEPLUS projects aiming to strengthen climate resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas. Aiming to strengthen climate change resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas, three independent […]
Local student discovers critically endangered white skate egg case. A Marine Institute Explorers Programme Healthy Ocean School project, has turned into a significant scientific milestone following the discovery of a […]
Clean Catch sounds out trial with Peruvian fishermen. Clean Catch, which champions collaborative action to monitor and minimise the bycatch of sensitive marine species in UK fisheries, received funding from […]
Essex University students explore marine life hands-on at the MBA. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) recently welcomed a group of students from the University of Essex to Plymouth for a day of immersive […]
Grace Carr marine biologist for The Irish Wildlife Trust. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. I have always been obsessed with sharks, ever since I was a […]
New report highlights practical welfare innovations for marine capture fisheries. Aquatic Life Institute publishes fifth edition of report, highlighting the most progressive welfare practices and spotlighting innovative companies. Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) […]
Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood. Fish Focus has just completed it’s latest edition celebrating women in the seafood industry, to coincide with this year’s International Women’s Month. Since the […]
Ghost gear prevention that actually scales. By Alastair Macleod, CEO, Ground Control Lost fishing gear has long been treated as inevitable once it moves beyond coastal radio range. For skippers […]
Marine Institute launches 20th anniversary ocean education modules. The Marine Institute is proud to announce a landmark expansion of its Explorers Education Programme, offering inland primary schools a unique opportunity […]
When the oceans died and life changed forever. A prehistoric ice age nearly killed ocean life—but it also launched the rise of jawed animals that still rule the planet today. […]
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