Marine wildlife and conservation groups stage Dáil rally to demand stronger ocean protections. Ireland’s leading marine environmental groups are staging a colourful demonstration outside Leinster House calling on the Government […]
End of an era for ‘Celtic Mist’ research vessel. The yacht once owned by Charles Haughey will carry out its final surveys this year. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group […]
Carole Bouquet and Pure Ocean Foundation, invite companies and celebrities to support the Panther scientific project, an experimental seabed restoration project off the island of Pantelleria. On Pantelleria, a Mediterranean […]
Antarctic Ocean Conservation Body under pressure to live up to its name. Governments responsible for safeguarding Antarctic marine life will be meeting over the next two weeks at the annual […]
Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot. A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a […]
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled in size. The New Zealand Government is taking a major step towards protecting the Hauraki Gulf for future generations, including nearly tripling the area […]
Scientists discover deepwater pristine reefs in the Galapagos. Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented […]
Growing coalition of voices opposes Highly Protected Marine Areas Scottish fishermen have welcomed the growing coalition of voices opposed to the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas on the eve […]
Annual Mussel Surveys Commence D&S IFCA have commenced the annual mussel surveys, starting with the Exe Estuary which was surveyed on 18th and 19th April. D&S IFCA officers undertook surveys of the […]
Extended protection for flapper skate in Scotland The critically endangered flapper skate is to gain further protection following the extension of an urgent Marine Protected Area (MPA) within the Inner […]