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Over half of people are unaware of environmental effects of sunscreen, study shows. The research comes at a time when the UK has been basking in stunning summer sunshine for […]
MMO steps up activities to protect vulnerable seahorse species. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking to improve understanding across the country of the legal protections, wildlife licensing requirements and […]
ClientEarth urges Spain to tackle dolphin and whale bycatch in Atlantic waters. ClientEarth has sent a formal letter to Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) calling for urgent […]
Mediterranean field trial tests enhanced trawl technology to reduce seabed impact while sustaining fishing performance. A new scientific field trial is underway off the coast of Alicante, Spain, to evaluate […]
Marine Protected Areas Legislation General Scheme “an important milestone” – Fair Seas. Fair Seas has welcomed the publication of the Heads of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) […]
Ageing oil and gas wells inside UK MPAs ticking timebomb for UK seas. New Oceana UK report exposes the hidden environmental legacy of decades of offshore oil and gas extraction, revealing a total of 1,685 […]
Landmark 50 Reefs+ study maps the future of coral reef survival. Scientists identify coral reefs with the most potential for climate resilience. Global climate observations and 45,000+ coral surveys identify nearly […]
Octopus bloom: We must “plan for a future where these changes may become more frequent” says leading marine scientist. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has released new findings from the second major scientific […]
CTN launches a tool that translates acoustic data to improve decision-making for maritime professionals. Presented at OCEANOISE 2026, the Marine Acoustics Data Knowledge Hub seeks to be an international meeting […]
From a diplomatic miracle to 21st-century ambition: As Antarctic Treaty meeting concludes in Hiroshima, ASOC urges parties to close the gap between alarming science and slow policy. The 48th Antarctic […]
Clean Catch sounds out trial with Peruvian fishermen. Clean Catch, which champions collaborative action to monitor and minimise the bycatch of sensitive marine species in UK fisheries, received funding from […]
ISA Council ends without Mining Code amid industry compliance concerns. Two weeks of International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council negotiations have concluded with no mining approved and no Mining Code adopted. […]
MBA welcomes passing of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill and its entry into UK Law. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) welcomes the news that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) […]
AI-enabled mapping of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Atlantic. Project Start: January 2026 | Project End: December 2027 Project Funder: The Bezos Earth Fund Principal Investigator: Professor Kerry Howell C0-led by […]
Historic High Seas Treaty enters into force, launching a new era of global ocean governance. The High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine […]
Following ocean currents to predict and prevent seabird deaths. A new study seeks to support conservation and management strategies by identifying zones of overlap between fishing and bird activity. Every […]
Scotland’s first regional marine plan published. A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle climate change has been […]
MBA Research Fellow recognised in Highly Cited Researchers list for the seventh year running. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) are proud to announce that Dr Dan Smale, Senior Research Fellow at […]
CSA Ocean Sciences completes environmental baseline survey offshore Mozambique. Latest multidisciplinary project profiles CSA’s global capacity to support oil and gas sector. CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a global marine […]
Deep-sea mining discharge can disrupt midwater food webs: Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) reaction to new study. A new peer-reviewed study warns that deep-sea mining could have catastrophic effects far beyond the […]
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