23 Sep 2025
Photo by Mario Ame The Dutch government has announced a major policy reversal, allocating approximately €1bn in subsidies for offshore wind farm development after temporarily halting tenders in May due to deteriorating market conditions. The move aims to support construction of 2GW of new offshore wind capacity and prevent the renewable energy sector from stalling. Deputy […]
23 Sep 2025
Photo by Ernests Vaga The International Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling protecting the maritime borders and sovereignty of small island nations facing existential threats from sea level rise. In a unanimous advisory opinion issued on 23 July 2025, the UN’s highest court concluded that rising sea levels caused by climate change do not […]
23 Sep 2025
Photo by Gowtham AGM Decade-long moratorium continues New England’s once-thriving shrimp industry faces an uncertain future as fishermen struggle to find sufficient numbers of the region’s iconic northern shrimp, with regulators now empowered to extend fishing moratoriums for five years at a time instead of annual reviews. Fishermen have operated under a moratorium on […]
16 Sep 2025
Matthew TenBruggencate The UK Government has launched the parliamentary process to ratify the High Seas Treaty, a landmark international agreement designed to protect biodiversity in areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction. Announcing the move, the Foreign Office minister Seema Malhotra said: “Our oceans are under pressure, it’s undeniable. Unsustainable fishing, global warming, pollution—all threaten to deplete the […]
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 […]
16 Sep 2025
Photo by Stepan Ivanov A new study using baited underwater cameras has revealed the richness of marine life around the Isles of Scilly, highlighting the benefits of strong protection and well-managed fisheries. The University of Exeter, working with the Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and Natural England, found “vibrant marine life” including […]
16 Sep 2025
Photo by Vincent Guth Ireland has unveiled a National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) to guide the country’s offshore wind development, mapping out suitable zones for fixed-bottom, floating, and floating demonstration projects. The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications said the framework is designed to give “greater certainty for developers and marine users,” helping the […]
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