Canadian Government invests in coastal habitats. Making our oceans and coasts safer, cleaner and healthier for all Canadians and future generations is a top priority for the Government of Canada. […]
Aquademia Podcast Launch Announcement. The Global Aquaculture Alliance is excited to announce a long-awaited offering: the new Aquademia Podcast! Hosted by GAA’s Academy team members Shaun O’Loughlin and Justin Grant, […]
SW to pioneer marine plastic waste reduction. Pioneers on reducing plastic waste, backed by £1 million of government funding, are seeking to revolutionise the way the south west produce, recycle […]
Million dollar Canadian coastal restoration package. Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Coast Guard, Jonathan Wilkinson, has announced that the Agence Mamu Innu Kaikusseht (AMIK) will receive $1,200,000 over […]
Ocean acidification harms cod larvae more than previously thought. The Atlantic cod is one of the most important commercial fish species in the world. Scientific studies in the last few […]
SSC sustainably restocks Benmore river. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has helped launch a new restocking project on Mull as part of its ongoing commitment to working collaboratively with wild […]
The World Bank and the European Commission have launched the Blue Economy Development Framework (BEDF). The Framework is a novelty in the area of international ocean governance. It helps (developing) […]
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 […]
The Marine Institute in Ireland has announced the design process of a new Irish marine research vessel, is now under way. Following an extensive EU tender process, ship design consultants […]
Sea temperature can create new fish species. Warm and cool water temperatures over a long stretch of coastline cause new species of marine fish to evolve without being isolated from […]
Marine habitat project funding for USA. The United States NOAA is seeking proposals from non-federal partners for habitat restoration projects that will restore coastal ecosystems. The selected projects will support species recovery and help […]
M&S launches new plastic take back scheme. Marks & Spencer is taking action to prevent plastic waste from going to landfill, including from seafood packaging, by launching a new initiative, […]
Plastics are being glued together in the ocean. Natural materials excreted by bacteria are glueing micro and nano plastics together so that they form larger masses in our oceans, scientists […]
New study focuses on salmon skin health. Norwegian Scientists at Nofima have conducted a project to evaluate how different levels of zinc and marine omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) […]
Seas off the UK key to regulating climate. An area of the Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Greenland is playing a major role in global climate, an international team of […]
Plastic in all British marine mammals. Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain’s shores. Researchers from the […]
The MSC has welcomed the publication of the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee’s Sustainable Seas report. Erin Priddle, UK Program Director says: “It is good to see the Environmental Audit Committee […]
New contract extends fisheries partnership with the Angling Trust. The Angling Trust has been awarded a new contract to undertake essential angling services including tackling illegal angling and encouraging more […]
Artificial reef plan for New Brunswick. Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with the local Member of Parliament for Miramichi — Grand Lake, […]