22 Dec 2025
The UK government has introduced a series of updates to international maritime law designed to enhance safety at sea and reduce environmental pollution. The changes, which are set to come into force on 1 January 2026, will apply to a range of maritime activities including ship construction, crew training, and the prevention of marine […]
22 Dec 2025
The European Commission has opened a public consultation to overhaul the rules governing the protection of Europe’s seas, following warnings that current measures are failing to halt a decline in marine biodiversity. The initiative seeks to revise the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), the EU’s primary legal tool for managing ocean health, after […]
22 Dec 2025
The UK government has granted development consent for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project in the southern North Sea capable of powering approximately one million homes. The decision, as reported by Energy Live News, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s push toward its 2030 clean power targets. The […]
22 Dec 2025
A newly identified species of squid that covers itself in mud for camouflage has underscored the significant lack of understanding regarding the Earth’s deep-ocean ecosystems. The discovery, as reported by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), involves a small cephalopod observed at depths exceeding 2,500 metres in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists first captured footage of […]
22 Dec 2025
Scientists in Australia have conducted one of the largest reef restoration experiments ever attempted, timing the operation to coincide with the recent mass coral spawning event on the Great Barrier Reef. The initiative, as reported by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), aims to develop scalable methods to accelerate the recovery of coral ecosystems […]
22 Dec 2025
Senior Marine Industries Adviser Team: Marine Management Team Ref No: 202555 Grade: S (SEO) Type of appointment: Permanent Location: Peterborough or Aberdeen Salary: £41,525 (Plus on call allowance is available) Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday, 25 January 2026 JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work […]
18 Dec 2025
Image description: aerial view of Photo by Patrick Federi on Unsplash The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has identified significant failures in how the government and regulators oversee untreated sewage discharges, warning that current practices may not comply with environmental law. In a series of reports published following an extensive investigation, the watchdog concluded […]
18 Dec 2025
Fisheries Projects Lead Job Reference: 2025-12FPL Location: UK Remote / Home Based Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 per annum Contract: Full-time permanent Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026 About us We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean – defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and […]
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