18 Nov 2025
Photo by Soren Funk Scientists have analysed 10,000 marine animal autopsies to understand how plastic ingestion leads to death, revealing the surprisingly small amounts needed to kill wildlife. The study found seabirds face extreme risk after swallowing just 23 pieces of plastic, giving them a 90% chance of dying. Marine mammals reach similar danger at 29 pieces, whilst […]
16 Sep 2025
Photo by Christian Paul The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) long-awaited agreement aimed at curbing harmful fisheries subsidies has entered into force. The deal — struck after more than two decades of negotiation — prohibits subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as those supporting fishing in overfished stocks. At a special […]
16 Sep 2025
Photo by Arvind Vallabh Marine scientists have successfully rescued deep-sea corals from decommissioned North Sea oil platforms and relocated them to artificial reefs, pioneering a revolutionary approach to preserving ancient marine ecosystems. The groundbreaking project, led by Professor Murray Roberts of the University of Edinburgh, represents a dramatic shift from the previous practice of sending […]
22 Jul 2025
Photo by Makabera A massive global study has revealed that some of the most important parts of the ocean for the world’s largest marine animals—whales, sharks, turtles, and seabirds—are still largely unprotected. Despite years of conservation efforts, only a small fraction of their critical habitats are currently safeguarded by marine protected areas (MPAs). The […]