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 […]