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 […]
28 Oct 2025
Pacific activists protest exploration vessel as geopolitical rivalry intensifies over critical mineral resources. Photo by NOAA The United States and China are engaged in an intensifying competition for access to deep-sea mineral resources in the Cook Islands’ exclusive economic zone, raising concerns amongst environmental campaigners and indigenous communities about the ecological and geopolitical implications of […]
27 Oct 2025
Experienced Fisheries Consultant Location: London, UK Working hours: Full-time Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Closing date: The position will remain open until filled MRAG Limited is […]
27 Oct 2025
Junior Consultant – Aquaculture Location: London, UK Working hours: Full-time Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Closing date: The position will remain open until filled MRAG Limited […]
23 Oct 2025
Red sign on the beach reading “beach closed, no swimming”. Image by YM / Unsplash The government is consulting on proposals it claims would make fining English water companies for dumping sewage quicker and easier. Regulators have been forced to be lenient to water companies which have been fined for illegally dumping sewage but […]
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