17 Jun 2025
Photo of the Houses of Parliament by R Spegel A cross-party committee of UK MPs has called for a comprehensive reform of the nation’s marine governance system to better involve coastal communities in decisions affecting their local marine environments. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) released a report on 5th June, 2025, recommending the establishment […]
17 Jun 2025
Photo of Kaikoura, New Zealand, by Helen Stegney New Zealand, home to one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones (EEZs), is under increasing pressure to enhance its marine conservation efforts. Despite its vast ocean territory, less than 1% is designated as highly protected, falling short of the nation’s commitment to protect 30% of […]
17 Jun 2025
Photo of a sunken ship by Wouter Naert A team of maritime experts has commenced an in-depth survey of the World War I-era warship HMS Cassandra, sunken off the coast of Estonia in 1918. The initiative aims to assess and mitigate potential environmental hazards posed by the wreck, which lies in shallow waters approximately […]
17 Jun 2025
Photo of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, by Simon Spring Environmental campaigners have released stark drone images revealing extensive nickel mining activity in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia, a globally significant marine biodiversity hotspot often called the “Amazon of the Seas.” The images, shared with the BBC by Global Witness, show forest cleared for mining, dirt […]
17 Jun 2025
Photo of Istanbul by Evgeny Matveev A new regional initiative, the “Blueing the Black Sea” Project (BBSEA), was officially launched in Istanbul on June 10, 2025. The project aims to address significant environmental challenges facing the Black Sea, including untreated wastewater, agricultural runoff, marine litter, and industrial discharge. These issues have contributed to the […]
17 Jun 2025
Photo of Morroccan flags in the wind by Afker Moiz Morocco has initiated its first offshore wind energy project, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy ambitions. The 1,000 megawatt (MW) wind farm, located off the coast near Essaouira, is set to become Africa’s largest offshore wind development. This project is part […]
10 Jun 2025
Photo of Nice, France at night The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened on Monday 9th June, kicking off a week of high-level dialogue and action. Focused on advancing SDG 14 – to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and marine resources – the conference brings together world leaders, scientists, and marine […]
10 Jun 2025
Photo: Fishing boat by Paul Einerhand The UK Government has announced a major proposal to ban bottom trawling in 41 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across English waters. If implemented, it would expand existing ban on bottom trawling from 18,000 km² to 30,000 km², of the UK’s offshore areas, covering nearly a quarter of the […]
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