05 Nov 2024
The central theme chosen by hosts Samoa for the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was resilience: encompassing economic, environmental, societal and democratic resilience, with a particular emphasis on the needs of Small Island Developing States. Ocean issues such as marine pollution and biodiversity loss are prominent within the Commonwealth – which covers 36% […]
05 Nov 2024
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) held its annual meeting Oct. 14-25 in Hobart, Australia. According to several observers, the growing commercial interest in krill fishing collided with concerns about the impact of climate change on regional ecosystems and prevented the 27 members of the CCAMLR from reaching any agreement, […]
05 Nov 2024
Seagrass/Fiona Crouch/LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES As part of a major effort to protect and raise awareness of the Isles of Scilly’s fragile seagrass habitats, interpretation boards have been installed at key locations around the archipelago. These boards aim to raise awareness to both residents and visitors about the critical role that seagrass meadows play in […]
05 Nov 2024
A new study published in the journal OneEarth explores how marine biodiversity conservation, human health and wellbeing are connected. The results suggest that Marine Protected Areas (MPA) can be good for both planet and people. The team reviewed all the scientific articles written since 1973 on MPAs and their impacts on people. They found that, […]
05 Nov 2024
Both the Golden Eagle/Eryr euraid and the White-tailed Eagle/Eryr y mor were once a common sight across the skies of Wales and much of the UK. The Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) project is looking into the feasibility of bringing the sea eagle species back to Wales where there is an abundance of suitable habitats. The […]
29 Oct 2024
Image credit: Sea salps, captured by David Hamilton, won the Ocean Wonders category. BBC News Cornwall. Welcome to OCF’s insights from the marine and coastal sector. This week we have summarised the most relevant stories for you from a range of Marine and Coastal Sectors, including: Fisheries; Aquaculture; Offshore Wind; Conservation; Climate; Science and […]
29 Oct 2024
Image. Felix Mettermeier/Pixabay Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than any time experienced during human existence, rising by more than […]
29 Oct 2024
Image: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay The High Seas Treaty currently fills a key gap in international governance by establishing a mechanism for governments to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the high seas. But funding is needed to kickstart the work of accelerating these MPAs, with a focus on supporting the Global South leadership ambitions and […]
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