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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 […]
Play Urchin Sudoku and help restore the world’s kelp forests. A new global challenge invites anyone with a phone to help fix one of the most widespread marine problems of […]
MBA Research Fellow recognised in Highly Cited Researchers list for the seventh year running. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) are proud to announce that Dr Dan Smale, Senior Research Fellow at […]
Ocean microplastics on the rise. Microplastics are on the rise in the Eastern Pacific Ocean threatening coastal Ecuador, a region of the world known for its rich biodiversity and important […]
Views sought on marine protected areas proposal. What are your views on plans to prohibit or restrict certain fishing methods in conservation and protected areas of the sea around Scotland? MSPs […]
Flourishing marine life discovered in Loch Hourn. Mowi Scotland has released stunning images of marine life around its farm at Loch Hourn. The images were taken by a dive team from […]
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy celebrates French Polynesia’s new marine protection commitments. Historic designation protects species-rich waters and creates one of the world’s largest conserved areas. Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy has celebrated […]
We can farm more seafood while minimising its impact on biodiversity. Humanity can farm more food from the seas to help feed the planet while shrinking mariculture’s negative impacts on biodiversity, […]
Marine Institute to showcase shellfish fisheries and marine biodiversity at the Irish Skipper Expo. The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 […]
Save the Seagrasses: A global campaign to protect marine meadows. The World Sustainability Foundation launches a significant initiative to safeguard one of the planet’s most precious ecosystems. Seagrass meadows, the […]
Key EU fisheries stakeholders call for a deep-sea mining moratorium as Norway prepares first licensing round. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) welcome the position of […]
Fishing crews encouraged to take a longer look at marine biodiversity. Two new papers published by the Shetland Fishermen’s Association show the need to take a long-term view when it […]
Call for Maldives to reconsider plans to bring back longline fishing. International scientists, including from the UK, are calling on the Maldivian government to reconsider its plans to bring back […]
EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
Dive into The Great Migration of Life to better understand the state of the ocean. The UNESCO – 1 OCEAN team, led by photographer and explorer Alexis Rosenfeld, embarks on a […]
BioProtect – a newly funded EU project officially launched. In response to the pressing challenges posed by human activities and climate change on marine ecosystems, BioProtect, a newly-funded EU project, […]
Pesquera Diamante and its programme fighting against childhood anaemia awarded by King Felipe VI of Spain. Tambos Pesqueros Diamante’ won first place in the 22nd edition of the CODESPA Awards […]
SFPA encourages the public to support efforts to map Ireland’s marine life as part of Science Week. Public encouraged to become Citizen Scientists and contribute to national marine conservation work. […]
Fair Seas highlights urgent need to protect Ireland’s ocean at Dun Laoghaire event. Fair Seas says time is running out to protect Ireland’s marine environment. There are just 16 Dáil […]
In seas and stomachs: bolstering the long-term viability of sea urchins. Supporting the economic and ecological role of this spiky but delicate creature. In the azure waters surrounding the Italian […]
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