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Blue economy
Pairing reefs and mangroves to capture carbon and build coastal resilience
As global carbon emissions reach record highs, a researcher has developed a framework that combines “blue carbon” ecosystems with coral reefs. This could simultaneously remove carbon from the atmosphere, restore marine habitats and strengthen coastal communities Read More
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Conservation /
Spain
Rare great white spotting shows ‘ghost’ species still alive
After a great white shark was incidentally caught by local fishermen, researchers scoured records dating back to the 1800s to understand their historic presence in the region – and they say this sighting gives them hope Read More
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Conservation /
New Zealand
A law for the tohorā: New Zealand bill seeks personhood for whales
Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono has introduced the Tohorā Oranga Bill in New Zealand, seeking legal personhood for whales. The legislation recognises their rights, draws on Indigenous stewardship, and aligns with the global rights of nature movement. Read More
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Fishing /
UK
“Our seas cannot wait”: UK fisheries consultation criticised
DEFRA’s consultation wants to secure the long-term viability of fish stocks to protect coastal economies, but environmental groups like Oceana have warned government proposals are inadequate, and have done little to “deliver real change for our seas” Read More
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Conservation /
England /
UK
Stayin’ alive: Fish disco saves 90% of marine life from nuclear plant
Researchers have tested an enormous acoustic deterrent, which could help save fish, like the endangered twaite shad, from being cooked alive in the waters running through a future British power plant Read More
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Conservation /
North America
Trump opens vast Atlantic marine monument for commercial fishing
President Trump has issued a proclamation reopening the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing, prompting legal challenges and strong opposition from scientists, conservationists, and coastal communities. Read More
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Australia /
Marine Life
Humpbacks’ high-frequency sensitivity reveals new noise pollution impacts
Previously thought to be low-frequency hearing specialists, new research has found they react to noise at the top end of human’s hearing range, shedding a light on how increasing ocean noise impacts the whales Read More
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Africa /
Climate change
El Niño prediction puts African coastline communities at risk
The climate event may be taking place next year, potentially increasing global earth temperatures, and causing rising sea levels – which new research shows could be detrimental to Africa’s coastline and marine economy Read More
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Colombia /
Marine Life
Pristine Seas expedition sheds light on Colombia’s comb jellyfish
A new photographic inventory documents Colombia’s elusive comb jellyfish, recording 15 species - including six new national records - and showing how non-invasive imaging from scientific expeditions and citizen science is reshaping understanding. Read More
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