05 Aug 2025
Photo of Gannets on Bass Rock by Kristin Snippe The Scottish Government has approved one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, the Berwick Bank project, despite fierce opposition from conservation groups who warn it could drive vulnerable seabird species toward extinction. The 4.1 gigawatt development, located 23 miles off Scotland’s east coast in […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by Yannis Papanastasopoulos Ocean oxygen levels are declining at an unprecedented rate, with new research revealing that ancient episodes of deoxygenation caused widespread collapse of deep-sea fish populations, offering a stark warning for marine ecosystems facing accelerating oxygen loss today. A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment demonstrates how mesopelagic fish […]
05 Aug 2025
An unusually high number of jellyfish have arrived in UK seas this summer, with marine experts linking the phenomenon to record-breaking sea surface temperatures and the broader impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. The Marine Conservation Society recorded 1,432 jellyfish sightings in 2024, representing a 32% increase compared with the previous year, as […]
22 Jul 2025
Photo of a beach in Penzance by Dominik Pearce In a sweeping snapshot of environmental change and ecological resilience, the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has published its latest South‑West Marine Ecosystems – The State of South‑West Seas in 2024 report. Drawing on a mix of scientific research and grassroots observation, the report paints a vivid picture […]
22 Jul 2025
Photo by Lara Jameson A routine environmental survey at a gas production platform off the coast of Israel has revealed an unexpected concentration of marine life, drawing the attention of scientists and sparking a new research collaboration to understand the ecological significance of these artificial structures. Marine consultants at CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. were […]
15 Jul 2025
In a concerning signal of accelerating climate disruption, the Mediterranean Sea experienced the most extreme marine heatwaves ever recorded in June 2025. Covering over 60% of the sea’s surface and pushing sea temperatures to unprecedented levels, the event has sparked urgent warnings from scientists about irreversible damage to marine ecosystems and intensified climate feedback loops. According to Copernicus […]
01 Jul 2025
Image description: A blue sea star (Linckia laevigata) photographed on a largely dead reef on the Coral Coast on Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu. The damage to the reef is likely caused by a number of stressors, including prolonged water temperatures, storm surges and fertiliser input from agriculture on land, as well as overfishing of […]
01 Jul 2025
Image description: Silhouette of windfarm against a sunset sky. Image by Anna Jiménez Calaf / Unsplash Following recent reports that there are just two years remaining at current emission rates to meet the international target of 1.5°C, it is welcome news that the UK can meet its net zero targets for 2050, according to […]
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