02 Sep 2025
Photo by Being Momentx Sussex Wildlife Trust has launched a judicial review challenging the Marine Management Organisation’s decision to allow Brighton Marina to dump 100,000 tonnes of dredged sediment annually in a protected marine area for the next decade. Protected area “in name only” The charity argues the decision exposes “inadequate protection given to […]
02 Sep 2025
Photo by Ben Wicks Marine Protected Areas significantly enhance kelp forest recovery following severe marine heatwaves, according to new research that provides evidence for ocean protection as a climate adaptation strategy. Satellite analysis reveals protection benefits UCLA researchers analysed four decades of satellite imagery comparing kelp forests inside and outside 54 Marine Protected Areas along California’s […]
02 Sep 2025
Photo by NASA A massive toxic algal bloom has killed hundreds of marine species across South Australia’s coastline, prompting Premier Peter Malinauskas to declare it a “natural disaster” – the first of its kind in the country’s history. Unprecedented scale The harmful algal bloom, dominated by Karenia mikimotoi, has devastated marine ecosystems since March 2025. Spanning over 4,500 […]
26 Aug 2025
Photo by Red Zepplin The UK Government has announced environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock, backed by £500m to accelerate decision-making and fund nature restoration. The package includes support for the flagship Nature Restoration Fund and a new Marine Recovery Fund, alongside money to boost regulatory capacity. Ministers said the changes are designed to […]
26 Aug 2025
Photo by Bob Brewer Scotland’s fishing industry is calling for an immediate halt to new offshore wind consents, describing the rapid expansion of projects as a “reckless stampede” that threatens both livelihoods and marine ecosystems. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), which represents a large part of the fleet, has urged ministers to impose a […]
26 Aug 2025
Photo by Ryan Loughlin Marine scientists have reported a sharp rise in whale and dolphin strandings across Scotland, describing the increase as “exponential” and raising concern for the health of marine ecosystems. According to the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, this summer has seen record numbers of strandings, including several high-profile incidents in Orkney and along […]
26 Aug 2025
Photo by Jonathan Borba Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory have reported that seafloor temperatures around the UK are rising significantly, posing new risks to marine ecosystems. The study, which analysed decades of oceanographic data, found that warming is not confined to surface waters but is increasingly affecting habitats on the seabed. Researchers warned that these […]
26 Aug 2025
Photo by Guillaume Perigois The European Commission has announced €116m for 13 new projects across Europe aimed at restoring oceans, seas and rivers. The initiatives form part of the EU’s Mission Ocean and Waters, which seeks to protect and restore the health of aquatic ecosystems by 2030. The selected projects will tackle a range of issues […]
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