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 […]

11 Sep 2025

ECSA 61 Bridging the gap between science and policy in estuarine and coastal marine biodiversity: the way forward 24-27 August 2026 | Square, Brussels, Belgium There is an urgent need to address the challenges of the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Marine scientists and policy-makers worldwide have emphasized that in particular […]

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 […]

10 Sep 2025

  South West Water is facing legal proceedings following a cryptosporidium outbreak that affected thousands of residents in Devon. As reported by the BBC, the water company has been summoned to court over the contamination incident that led to widespread illness and a boil water notice for over 17,000 households. The outbreak, which occurred in […]

10 Sep 2025

Image description: A beaver entering a pool of water. Photo by Niklas Hamann on Unsplash   NatureScot has launched a new call for expressions of interest in releasing beavers into additional catchments across Scotland, as reported by NatureScot. The initiative aims to identify suitable habitats and gauge landowner support for future conservation translocations. This move […]