EC supports maritime spatial planning globally. The proper planning of ocean space and use is a precondition of good ocean governance. It is indispensable if we want to sustainably grow […]
International science team begins mission to save global seaweed stocks. A research project to find solutions to the biodiversity crisis in global seaweed stocks has been launched by the Oban-based […]
Coral disease tripled in the last 25 years. Three-quarters will likely be diseased by next century. Deadly coral disease is spreading as global temperatures warm, and it’s likely to become […]
Impacts of offshore wind farms: new evidence base. New evidence base on the environmental impacts of offshore wind farm developments and the outcomes for marine ecosystem services. With the rapid […]
Research exploring environmental impact of N. Sea sand extraction. In the coming years, a broad consortium of research institutes and companies will be working on the ecological optimisation of sand […]
Ecuador to announce creation of Hermandad Marine Reserve off Galapagos. An article fom Mongabay news website. “Ecuador is proud to announce the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve in the […]
New study provides insights into the basis of the marine ecosystem. Phytoplankton are the foundation of ocean ecosystems: like rainforests, they consume carbon from the atmosphere, form the basis of […]
Protecting 30% of the Mediterranean Sea will boost fish stocks – WWF. Protecting 30% of the Mediterranean Sea could give a massive boost to declining fish species and marine biodiversity, […]
Support reaffirmed for Canadian fisheries and aquaculture. The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met virtually recently to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s fisheries […]
Rising CO2 levels will decrease fish diversity. Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the consequent changes created through ocean acidification will cause severe ecosystem effects, impacting reef-forming habitats and […]
Shift toward productive conditions on US west coast. Burgeoning populations of anchovy and a healthy crop of California sea lion pups reflected improved productivity off parts of the West Coast […]
New study highlights plastic damage to oceans. Marine litter and microplastics have become a huge global issue and their negative impact on marine animals causes great concern. A new study […]
Adaptive fisheries strategies will reap dividends, says EDF. New research published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science shows that adapting fishing intensity to the health of fish populations is […]
TMC to Equip REV. TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) has been contracted to supply the marine compressed air system to the highly innovative 183 metre REV (research expedition vessel) […]