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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 […]
ASC joins global call for ocean-centred climate action at COP31. As momentum builds toward the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), the “BlueCOP” agenda is highlighting the ocean’s critical role […]
Ecuador’s shrimp industry strengthens its response to climate variability and a potential El Niño event at SustainED. More than 120 industry professionals participated in a new edition of SustainED, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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