16 Sep 2025

Photo by Arvind Vallabh   Marine scientists have successfully rescued deep-sea corals from decommissioned North Sea oil platforms and relocated them to artificial reefs, pioneering a revolutionary approach to preserving ancient marine ecosystems. The groundbreaking project, led by Professor Murray Roberts of the University of Edinburgh, represents a dramatic shift from the previous practice of sending […]

16 Sep 2025

Photo by Stepan Ivanov   A new study using baited underwater cameras has revealed the richness of marine life around the Isles of Scilly, highlighting the benefits of strong protection and well-managed fisheries. The University of Exeter, working with the Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and Natural England, found “vibrant marine life” including […]

16 Sep 2025

Photo by Vincent Guth   Ireland has unveiled a National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) to guide the country’s offshore wind development, mapping out suitable zones for fixed-bottom, floating, and floating demonstration projects. The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications said the framework is designed to give “greater certainty for developers and marine users,” helping the […]

16 Sep 2025

Photo by Angel Silva   Scientists have reported the first recorded collapse of Panama’s seasonal ocean upwelling, a natural process that has sustained marine life and coastal communities in the tropical Pacific for decades. Upwelling events occur when winds drive surface waters away from the coast, allowing cooler, nutrient-rich waters to rise and fertilise the upper ocean. […]

16 Sep 2025

Photo by Leon Rohrwild   The world’s oceans absorbed around 1 billion tonnes less carbon dioxide in 2023 than expected — a drop of about 10% compared with previous years — according to new research led by ETH Zurich and published in Nature Climate Change. The team reported that record sea surface temperatures and shifting climate patterns weakened one of […]

10 Sep 2025

Image description: dark puddle of water with rain drops breaking the surface. Photo by Nitsa Mahsa on Unsplash   The UK is being urged to brace for a potentially volatile autumn marked by both flood and drought risks, according to a recent article by BusinessGreen. Experts warn that the country’s water systems are under increasing […]

10 Sep 2025

Image description: Fish displayed on ice at a food market. Photo by Lothar Boris Piltz on Unsplash   A new report from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has revealed alarming levels of PFAS contamination—commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”—in fish across European waters. As reported by the EEB, PFOS, one of the most toxic PFAS compounds, […]

10 Sep 2025

Image description: dark puddle of water with rain drops breaking the surface. Photo by Nitsa Mahsa on Unsplash   Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of a vast reservoir of freshwater trapped beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor, raising new questions about the planet’s hydrological systems and future water security. As reported by Phys.org, the discovery was […]