25 Jun 2026
Image description: Dry, cracked earth. Photo by Mike Erskine on Unsplash The European Commission has used World Desertification and Drought Day to step up its push on water and drought resilience, framing both as central to the bloc’s economic security and food supply. In a statement marking the day on 17 June, the Commission […]
23 Jun 2026
Photo by Paul Einerhand Global fisheries and aquaculture production hit a record high in 2024, even as the share of the world’s fish stocks classed as biologically sustainable fell for the second report running, according to The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 (SOFIA 2026), the Food and Agriculture Organization’s flagship biennial assessment. The […]
18 May 2026
Photo by Lance Anderson A new study has identified the specific genetic mutations that allowed the Atlantic herring to colonise the Baltic Sea thousands of years ago, findings that shed new light on evolution in action, and that their lead author says provide a compelling argument for much more restrictive industrial fishing of the […]
14 Apr 2026
Photo by James Newcombe The All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries has launched a call for evidence to support the development of a wide-ranging Action Plan for a Thriving and Sustainable UK Fishing Industry, with submissions invited from anyone with a stake in the sector. The deadline for responses is 23:59 on 20 May 2026. What the […]
26 Jan 2026
Photo by Pascal van de Vendel The UK government has published a national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the country’s security and prosperity, with some critical ecosystems potentially facing collapse within five years. The 14-page report, officially attributed to the Department for Environment, Food […]
30 Sep 2025
Photo by NASA Seven of nine boundaries now transgressed The 2025 Planetary Health Check reveals that seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been breached, with ocean acidification joining the danger zone for the first time. The assessment demonstrates that more than three-quarters of Earth’s support systems are not in the safe zone, marking […]
25 May 2018
The significant role seagrass meadows play in supporting fisheries productivity and food security across the globe is not adequately reflected in the decisions made by authorities with statutory responsibility for their management. This paper reveals why seagrass meadows need targeted policies to recognize and protect their role in supporting fisheries production and food security. Seagrass […]