Ocean news from around the world

Antarctica /

Marine Life

World’s largest penguin colony suffers steep decline in numbers

Occupied chinstrap nests on Zavodovski Island have fallen by 63% since 2011, scientists say, with warming seas pushing the penguins' krill prey out of reach Read More

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Fishing /

UK

Scientists again advise zero cod catch across UK waters to prevent stock collapse

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea says cod in the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and English Channel is at risk of collapse, as 29 scientists urge the UK Government to follow the evidence Read More

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Pollution /

UK

Water companies failed to report more than 50,000 sewage discharges on time, campaigners say

Water companies are required to report sewage discharges within 60 minutes ensure public are aware of the polluted water and to limit the public health impact Read More

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Blue Carbon

Restored oyster reefs could be worth $12 trillion a year, study finds

The world's oyster reefs could deliver $12 trillion a year in ecosystem benefits, but 90% of sites would need restoring first Read More

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Norway /

Uncategorised

Warming seas are reshuffling plankton and the marine food web

Researchers are now using AI to track plankton as warming seas reshuffle the base of the marine food web, with fish possibly getting less food and food of lower quality. Read More

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Australia /

Marine Life

Seagrass bounces back in Cairns, but fish populations are changed

Seagrass meadows off Cairns have recovered to pre-flood levels after a 98% collapse, but a 34-year study shows the fish living in them have reorganised into a different community. Read More

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Deep sea mining /

North America

Deep-sea mining fails the money test, independent report finds

Independent analysis of The Metals Company's own projections finds deep-sea mining destroys value in over eight in ten realistic scenarios and could leave governments worse off, even before environmental costs. Read More

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Antarctica /

Marine Life

First new penguin species in a century found on Kerguelen Islands

Genomic analysis has split the gentoo penguin into four species, including the first newly named penguin in over a century, with three island-dwelling species facing habitat loss as the climate warms. Read More

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Conservation /

England

Rights of Nature spreads as councils adopt River Avon Charter

Eleven councils have adopted a community-led charter recognising the River Avon as a living entity with rights, as campaigners say more than 20 similar charters are spreading across the UK. Read More

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