Covid tests and superbugs: why the deep sea is key to fighting pandemics, according to a recent article by Helen Scales in the Guardian newspaper. As scientists explore how life […]
NGO’s responses to G7 Environment Ministers’ communiqué. Environment Ministers from G7 nations have concluded their meeting ahead of the full Summit next month. A communique issued by the Ministers indicates […]
Sir Charles Godfray speaking on a just, sustainable and healthy food supply chain. Sir Charles Godfray, Director of Oxford University’s Oxford Martin School & this year’s keynote speaker for the […]
New protected marine area announced off Canada. At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast […]
Fishing for alternative fuels: Seafood Industry Australia launches research project. By Catherine Norwood for FRDC. As escalating diesel prices see a growing number of boats tied up at ports all around the […]
Spanish fishers request fuel subsidy help. The Spanish fishing sector is once again requesting its Government to include the Spanish deep-sea fleet among the beneficiaries of the discount of 20 euro […]
The Marine Stewardship Council has announced awards totalling nearly US $1 million to 22 fisheries and projects in 12 countries to accelerate sustainable fishing and ocean conservation globally. Part of […]
Interactive Marine Archive Launched, the Marine Institute celebrates Heritage Week 2021 with Interactive Marine Archive. To celebrate National Heritage Week 2021, the Marine Institute launches a new Interactive Marine Archive. […]
Fish carcasses deliver toxic mercury pollution to the deepest ocean trenches – The sinking carcasses of fish from near-surface waters deliver toxic mercury pollution to the most remote and inaccessible […]
Protected seamounts show signs of recovery. According to Florida State University, decades of fishing has devastated parts of an underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, wrecking deep-sea […]
More Marine Conservation Zones announced. An evidence-based approach and good location choice continues to be critical to the success of marine conservation, as the government announces the designation of a […]
Call for more protection of costa Rican seas after new discoveries. Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor surveyed deep-sea seamounts outside Isla del Coco UNESCO World Heritage site […]