Highly Protected Marine Areas review panel appointees made. The Blue Marine Foundation has announced that Callum Roberts, its Chief Scientific Adviser and Trustee, has been appointed to the Highly Protected Marine […]
Mussels stressed by ship noise. Mussels are suffering from stress as a result of underwater noise from ships, research suggests, according to a report in the Daily Mail. According to […]
New study shows extent of marine plastic pollution. A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common from the surface to the seafloor, but they’re also being eaten […]
US report on new approaches to conserve coral reefs. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) commissioned report from the National Academies has provided expert advice on novel approaches to […]
Safeguarding basking sharks and cetaceans. Plans to safeguard some of the most iconic species in Scotland’s waters have been announced. The Scottish Government has proposed four new Marine Protected Areas […]
Threat of plastics exposed in BIM marine garden. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, is returning to Bloom next week with a marine garden that highlights the need […]
Fish fences causing huge damage in tropical seas. Huge ‘fish fences’ which are commonly used in tropical seas are causing extensive social, ecological and economic damage and are threatening marine […]
Canada moves to halt ocean climate change impacts. The Canadian Government has put in place a comprehensive plan to fight climate change and preserve key fisheries. Recent reports from Environment and Climate […]
ISSF appoints new directors – The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced today three Board of Directors appointments: fisheries scientist Dr. Rohan Currey of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC); “Law […]
Whale returns to ocean after SAMS stranding. Students at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) had a real life marine conservation lecture when a young humpback whale became stranded […]
USA rebuilding once depleted fisheries – Reports release by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that the U.S. is rebuilding once depleted fisheries and reducing overfishing while at the […]
Food companies join Global Ghost Gear Initiative – Today (30 October), at the Our Ocean 2018 conference in Bali, Nestlé, the world’s biggest food company and Tesco, the UK’s biggest […]
A groundbreaking project returns oysters to original habitat. The marine Conservation Society is introducing more oysters to the Dornoch Firth to recreate natural reefs where they once thrived, giving benefits […]