20 Aug 2024
Research published by SOWEC explores how developers of offshore wind could go above and beyond existing mitigations to maximise opportunities for nature while developing green infrastructure projects. Measures that provide habitat for shelter, feeding and spawning can be incorporated within wind turbine foundation options to help enhance biodiversity in the decade ahead as multiple wind […]
20 Aug 2024
A new study has explored the climate effect of the mandated reduction of sulphur in ship exhaust emissions globally since 2020. Highly relevant to international policy, the study suggests that the shipping regulation has reduced how much light is being reflected back into space, which has likely contributed towards the record warming over the last […]
20 Aug 2024
The Scottish government has proposed new fisheries management measures for 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scotland’s offshore waters to enhance the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. The proposed measures include either zoned or full restrictions on the use of specified fishing equipment, such as demersal mobile and static gear, at 15 of these […]
20 Aug 2024
The MMO’s digital marine planning and mapping service – Explore Marine Plans – has recently been updated with new functionality and an improved user experience. The new service enables users to find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans. A new way to […]
13 Aug 2024
Scientists from Project Seagrass and Swansea University have outlined ten “golden rules” to improve seagrass restoration, a key strategy for combating global biodiversity loss. Published in the journal Plants People Planet, the paper introduces and explains the rules for effective restoration, addressing the challenges of restoring marine habitats, particularly seagrass, which is often seen as […]
13 Aug 2024
A recently signed funding agreement between the Canadian government and the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) will see $38.1 million bolster the organization’s network, starting summer 2024. Funding to continue fostering connections and professional developments For over a decade, the not-for-profit has been connecting individuals and initiatives in ocean research across Canada. It assists scientists […]
13 Aug 2024
In a recently published paper titled ‘Narwhal, beluga and bowhead whale responses to marine vessel traffic: A systematic map’ researchers looked at interactions between increases in marine vessel traffic and how Arctic whales respond to marine vessels and vessel-associated activities. Exposure to human activity Arctic whales (bowhead, narwhal, and beluga) have historically been shielded from […]
13 Aug 2024
Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef are now the hottest in at least 400 years and are an “existential threat” to the planet’s unique natural wonder, according to new scientific research. Scientists analysed long-lived corals in and around the reef that keep a record of temperature hidden in their skeleton and matched them to […]
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