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140 Years of Polar expeditions past and present. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has been famously linked with three historic Antarctic expeditions, Discovery (1901 to 1904), Terra Nova (1910) and the ill-fated Endurance from 1914 to 1917. […]
Scottish fishers successfully trial innovative fishing gear to prevent whale entanglement in ropes. Minke whale entanglements could reduce by 80% says study A breakthrough collaborative project with creel fishers has successfully […]
EU announces key commitments at Our Ocean Conference. At the Our Ocean Conference in Greece, the European Union has confirmed its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action for 2024. […]
World leaders call on all nations to swiftly ratify the High Seas Treaty at Our Ocean Conference. The European Union and the governments of Belgium, Bermuda, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, […]
Major new tuna fisheries initiative, launched by The Nature Conservancy. Walmart, Albertsons Companies, Thai Union, Belize, and the Federated States of Micronesia join the Tuna Transparency Pledge, aiming to achieve […]
Research identifies microorganisms that may be essential to the survival of coral reefs threatened by climate change. A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified […]
Have your say on proposals to help address kina barrens. Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on two proposed measures to help address kina barrens and rebalance local ecosystems. The […]
Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture. Scientists, mussel farmers and fishers on the Devon and Dorset coast are this month beginning the tagging work that will […]
Our Shared Ocean builds research partnership between Ireland and Grenada. Research partnership between St. Georges University, Grenada and Atlantic Technological University, Galway enables Grenadian students enrol in taught MSc programme […]
Just 10 fishing vessels responsible for a quarter of harmful suspected bottom trawling in UK offshore marine protected areas. New analysis reveals that the UK’s vulnerable marine habitats were subjected to […]
World Water Day – Protecting our water sources. Cognizant Ocean is a business group that forms part of global consultancy Cognizant. It focuses on helping its clients in the Blue Economy […]
EC public consultation on shark conservation. The European Commission has published a questionnaire seeking the feedback from the public on policy options to better protect and manage sharks and related marine ecosystems. […]
Concerns raised over impact on fish of new Hinkley Point C power station. The Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) has responded to EDF Consultation on […]
Recommendations on impact of EC’s ‘Marine Action Plan’ on the market of fishery and aquaculture products. The Market Advisory Council (MAC) provided recommendations to the European Commission and EU Member […]
Scientists say habitat restoration key to improving stocks, catches, and marine ecosystems. A win-win-win for fisheries? Scientists say restoration of habitats key to improving stocks, catches and marine ecosystems. Ground-breaking new […]
Marine Biological Association marks 140 year anniversary. Celebrating a legacy of marine research, education, and conservation. Throughout its long-standing history, the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has made significant contributions to marine […]
New global study finds rising deepwater shark and ray extinction risk. Experts show deepwater sharks and rays are amongst the most sensitive marine vertebrates to overexploitation driven by international trade […]
Funding boost to restore Scottish seagrass meadows. Restoring nature in Scotland’s seas will get a more than £2m funding boost, NatureScot has announced, detailing a new partnership to protect and […]
Overharvested sea cucumbers play crucial role in protecting coral. In a first-of-its-kind study, the researchers discovered that sea cucumbers protect coral from disease. Corals are foundational for ocean life. Known […]
UK marine scientists’ bright idea protects sea turtles. British scientists have come-up with a bright idea that could help save the Mediterranean’s threatened sea turtles. Every year an estimated 40,000[1] […]
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