As Arctic sea ice melts, it can produce clouds that can reduce warming – but what happens next for the climate? A new study provides the first real-world evidence of how […]
Warming seas fuel spread of harmful algal mega-blooms in the Bering Sea. Scientists have uncovered new evidence that climate change is driving toxin-producing harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Pacific […]
Antarctic krill fishery heading towards second consecutive early closure. The Antarctic krill fishery is once again rapidly approaching its catch limit and is expected to close before the end of […]
Ancient Arctic carbon is pouring into the sea, but the seabed captures most of it. Permafrost in the Arctic stores large quantities of organic carbon. When the frozen ground thaws […]
Highest July global ocean surface temperatures as exceptionally hot, dry conditions fuel wildfires in Europe: Copernicus. In July 2026, prolonged hot and dry conditions in western Europe led to the […]
New report forecasts major impacts on the marine food web as sea temperatures rise and plankton shift. A new study from the UK’s Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) warns that continued […]
Marine Institute sets new standard in sustainability with ISO 50001 Certification. Drone footage displaying solar panels on the roof of the the Marine Institute HQ in Oranmore The Marine Institute has […]
Huge influx of stinging jellyfish washes up on Caithness beaches. Thousands of stinging jellyfish have been washed ashore along the Caithness coastline, prompting warnings for beachgoers and raising questions about […]
Decarbonising seafood processing: The building-side wins that often get missed. When the seafood industry talks about cutting emissions, the conversation usually gravitates to the supply chain. Vessel fuel, feed for […]
Record heatwave brings hottest June for western Europe during second-warmest June globally. June 2026 was the hottest June recorded for western Europe and the second warmest globally. It saw near-record temperatures […]
Hundreds of jellyfish wash ashore Southwest beaches – what is causing such large blooms? Following a mass jellyfish stranding witnessed on 2nd July 2026, in Cornwall, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists explain why jellyfish blooms happen, […]
Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team. The team responsible for supporting Scotland’s food and drink businesses to reach Net Zero by 2045 has been strengthened with the appointment of […]
Heatwave puts refrigeration resilience in the spotlight as industry rethinks design for a changing climate. As much of the UK recovers from another spell of exceptionally hot weather, recent comments […]
Kelp forests show resilience to disturbance – but warming seas may slow recovery. Kelp forests along the UK coastline are more resilient to disturbance than previously thought, according to a […]
A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)’s Dr Samantha Garrard has written for The Conversation UK about the growing […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK’s Blue Planet Fund announces £2.2m boost to ORRAA to replicate and scale innovative ocean finance solutions in the global south. Six finance and insurance initiatives from impact bonds for […]
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 […]