30 Oct 2025
Image description: Aerial view of a water treatment works. Photo by 逐光 创梦/ Pexels England’s water and sewerage companies have come under renewed scrutiny following the publication of the latest environmental performance report by the Environment Agency. The 2024 report reveals that only two out of nine major companies achieved the highest rating, while four […]
28 Oct 2025
2026 Award Theme: Outstanding contribution to ocean and coastal management This year’s award is focussed on inclusive leadership and community engagement: recognising an individual(s) whose leadership has demonstrably fostered greater inclusion and community engagement. The Award celebrates those who are building bridges between diverse groups, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities to […]
28 Oct 2025
Scientists discover nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneath sea ice, challenging previous assumptions and offering potential climate benefits Photo by Chris Marquardt Scientists have discovered a hidden phenomenon beneath Arctic sea ice that challenges long-held assumptions and could trigger an unexpected boom in marine life as the ice continues to melt. An international team led by the University […]
28 Oct 2025
Study finds reefs rebounded to near pre-cyclone conditions within four years, offering hope for climate resilience Photo by Oleksandr Sushko Coral reefs in Fiji have demonstrated remarkable resilience following the devastation caused by Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016, rebounding to near pre-cyclone conditions within four years despite losing more than half of their […]
28 Oct 2025
Rising sea temperatures and extreme weather drive 75% surge in fishermen deaths as traditional livelihoods collapse Photo by Martin Bennie The waters surrounding South Korea have become significantly more dangerous, with 164 fishermen killed or missing in 2024 – a 75% increase from the previous year – as climate change drives extreme weather and forces […]
28 Oct 2025
Marine Management Organisation to lead regulatory coordination as Cornwall project becomes latest to benefit from streamlined approval process Photo by Lyndon Antcliff The UK government has introduced planning reforms to accelerate the £150 million redevelopment of Falmouth Docks, making it the second major infrastructure project to benefit from the Lead Environmental Regulator model following the […]
28 Oct 2025
Plymouth Marine Laboratory and University of Plymouth awarded £2m to revolutionise understanding of Atlantic Ocean ecosystems Photo by NOAA Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth have been awarded £2 million to deploy artificial intelligence in creating the largest-ever study of vulnerable deep-sea habitats, with the project set to revolutionise understanding and protection of […]
28 Oct 2025
New research reveals 99% of globally consumed eels are from threatened species as €2.5bn trafficking industry evades enforcement efforts Photo by Natalia Gusakova The illegal trade in European eels has been confirmed as Europe’s biggest wildlife crime, worth approximately €2.5 billion annually, whilst new scientific research reveals that over 99% of freshwater eels consumed worldwide […]
Prev