03 Jun 2025
Image: Whaleshark in the dark by Aaim Zameer A new scientific study has revealed that vast areas of the ocean have grown significantly darker over the past two decades, with potentially serious consequences for marine ecosystems. Researchers used satellites and computer models to examine how far sunlight penetrates the upper layers of the ocean. […]
03 Jun 2025
Image: Whale tail – Thomas Lipke After 25 years of operation, Cork Whale Watch has ceased its tours, citing a significant decline in marine wildlife, as reported in the Guardian. Colin Barnes, the founder of Cork Whale Watch and a veteran marine observer, announced the closure, expressing deep concern and attributing the drop in […]
29 May 2025
Image description: Brown Wooden Gavel on Brown Wooden Table. Image by Katrin Bolovtsova / Pexels. A German court has confirmed that major corporations with high emissions can be held liable for the impacts of their climate change contribution on communities. This came as part of the overall ruling in the case of Peruvian farmer […]
29 May 2025
Image description: An aerial shot of the alps, covered in snow. Image by Leonhard Niederwimmer / Pixabay A glacier above the Swiss village of Blatten collapsed, triggering a massive rockslide that buried the Alpine village under ice, mud, and debris. Blatten, home to around 300 people, has been largely destroyed as a result. Villagers […]
27 May 2025
Sea temperatures around the UK and Ireland have risen over the past week, with some regions now measuring up to 4°C above average — a spike that could impact marine ecosystems and swimmers alike. Dr Ségolène Berthou at the Met Office explained that “marine heatwaves in UK waters usually last around two to four […]
27 May 2025
Image: Bluefin Tuna in Torbay, Devon by Ray Harrington Angus Campbell, a fisher based on the Isle of Harris, the Outer Hebrides, has secured one of only 15 licences, which allows him to land 3 tonnes of tuna this season. Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) have returned to UK waters after being absent […]
27 May 2025
Image: Fishing boats by John Mark Strange The number of octopus are increasing in the south-west, and fishers are feeling the impact. Instead of hauling up pots with crabs, lobsters and other shellfish, fishers are finding octopus and empty shells instead. Plymouth crab fisherman Brian Tapper described the situation: “The octopus are ruining us… […]
20 May 2025
Image: Ice by Sergey Guk Scientists are sounding the alarm as new research paper reveals that the colour of the ocean is visibly changing—a visible sign of profound ecological shifts driven by climate change. Research led by scientists from the University of Amsterdam highlights how the retreat of sea ice in polar regions is […]
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