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 […]
Purina launches UK’s largest oyster reef restoration project, deploying 4m oysters by 2026. In a bid to rejuvenate marine life, petcare company Purina is proud to be working in partnership […]
‘The Great Trawl Case’: BLOOM launches legal action against the French state to end the ecological damage caused by bottom trawling in metropolitan waters. As marine ecosystems continue to be destroyed […]
The Silent Scars of Beauty: Unmasking the True Cost of Coral. The allure of coral is undeniable. Its intricate beauty, vibrant colours, and the sense of wonder it evokes often […]
Impacts of mixed microplastics on marine life. Innovative study indicates that a mixed microplastic blend may be substantially more toxic than a single polymer on a key marine food-web species. Due to […]
Concerns for deep sea ecosystems heighten as US moves to ramp up mining. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is calling for deep sea mining to be ceased. In the same […]
Fishing for cephalopod DNA allows for efficient marine surveying. New DNA probes allow for efficient surveying of the hidden lives of squids and octopuses in the deep sea. This development by […]
Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries. A first-of-its-kind study led by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is predicting estuaries along the East Coast […]
New research reveals evolutionary history of brown seaweeds. A new study has shed light on the evolution of underwater forests, which play a crucial role in capturing and storing carbon dioxide and […]
EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
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 […]
CSA Ocean Sciences signs franchise agreement with Reef Arabia. CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a prominent marine environmental consulting and survey company headquartered in Stuart, Florida, USA, has recently inked […]
Study shows link between climate change, oceanic circulation and dinoflagellates. Researchers from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have led a study to discover why dinoflagellates are declining in northern regions […]
Innovative project aims to safeguard British kelp from potential decline. Kelp forests play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat and food for a diverse range of marine […]
Marine heat waves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod. Marine heat waves appear to trigger earlier reproduction, high mortality in early life stages and fewer […]
What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? A new study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly […]
15 most pressing issues for conservation, including invertebrate decline and changing marine ecosystems. Since 2009, the Cambridge Conservation Initiative has coordinated an annual horizon scan, a well-established method for predicting […]
Study reveals new insights on diatom-harming bacteria. Diatoms are single celled algae and are one of the largest groups of organisms on earth. They can form vast blooms in the ocean […]