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Mexico fulfils international obligations to protect Atlantic sharks – better late than never. Shark League welcomes overdue bans on bigeye thresher, oceanic whitetip, shortfin mako, hammerhead & silky sharks. The Shark […]
Native oysters – tiny creatures, big impact beneath the waves. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and NativeAqua, a native oyster farm, have been awarded £14,300 to investigate how to […]
From gentle giants to ghostly hunters, sharks face an unseen peril. The habitat of thirty species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, overlap with areas where proposed […]
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 […]
Alaskans to Rep. Begich: banning bottom trawling should be a top priority. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Alaskans, most named banning bottom trawling as their top priority when […]
Governments leave ISA negotiations without promised ocean action. “We are rushing to prepare regulations atop a foundation of scientific uncertainty, in direct contradiction of our obligation under Article 145 of […]
New report reveals geopolitical agendas and transparency gaps in environmental advocacy groups. The MarInnLeg Foundation has released a new report entitled ‘Diagnosis of Blue Interest Groups’, presented at the European […]
Alaskan frustrations mount as NPFMC Council discards concerns raised and continues pro-trawl policies at meeting held in Oregon. A headline in Under Current News published June 9th read: “North Pacific Council Bucks Critics, Preserves […]
Proposed ban on trawling in English MPAs: Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “It is extremely disappointing that the UK Government seems […]
Four out of five people surveyed say Government is not doing enough to protect Ireland’s seas. Fair Seas says Government confusion is delaying crucial marine conservation laws Fair Seas says a […]
UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation. A team of international scientists has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations […]
10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea, mobilises over $9.1 billion of commitments to sustainable ocean action. 60 countries and organisations announce 277 new commitments across ocean action areas ranging from […]
Our Ocean Conference delivers $133 billion for ocean action. Urgent challenges remain to meet global deadlines in a pivotal Year for the Ocean – Including High Seas Treaty and 30×30. The Our […]
Our Ocean Our Action: 10th Our Ocean Conference opens in Busan, Korea. Global leaders, policy makers, stakeholders, scientists, indigenous advocates, youth leaders, and civil society from around the world will […]
MBA celebrates Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS named in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) proudly congratulates Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS, long-standing MBA Member and […]
Maintaining momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries: The need for science-based conservation and effective monitoring in the Indian Ocean. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Hilario Murua The April 2025 Indian Ocean Tuna […]
Step change for PML’s remote sensing capabilities with new, cutting-edge drone technology. A state-of-the-art environmental survey drone has been procured to provide advanced environmental survey capabilities in shallow, dynamic and hard-to-reach coastal waters. A […]
World Sustainability Foundation launches the ‘Save the Seals’ campaign. From the polar ice caps to temperate waters, seals inhabit oceans worldwide, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. With their playful […]
Farah Obaidullah founder of Women4Oceans. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. Farah Obaidullah, one of the leading voices for ocean advocacy […]
Another step towards sustainable fishing: Biodegradable materials in marine environments. Tests carried out on compostable FADs in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans by Zunibal, in collaboration with AZTI, have paved […]
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