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Climate change /
England
IPCC report: Urgent climate action needed
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), made up of the world’s leading climate scientists, set out its latest IPCC report on Monday. Its overall message is clear: act now, or it will be too late.  Read More
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England /
Plastic Pollution
London's first WasteShark launched to tackle plastic pollution
On Tuesday 14th March, London launched its first WasteShark into Canary Wharf's waterways to tackle plastic pollution. Read More
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North Atlantic /
Plastic Pollution
171 trillion plastic pieces estimated to swim in oceans
New research estimates that around 171 trillion plastic pieces currently swim in the oceans. It further warns that cleanup operations might be futile if plastic pollution further increases. Read More
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England /
Plastic Pollution
New study shows that microfibres stunt mussel growth
A first-of-its-kind experiment reveals that polyester microfibres inhibit growth in mussels by about a third. This could have compounding effects throughout the marine ecosystem as well as potential commercial implications. Read More
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England /
Marine Protected Areas
New Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
The British government recently announced that three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023. Conservationist groups welcome the move but argue that the areas need to stretch further. Read More
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High Seas /
high seas treaty /
New York
UN agrees on 'historic' High Seas Treaty
After decades of negotiations, the UN has finally reached an agreement on the High Seas Treaty to give better protection to international waters.  Read More
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Marine Protected Areas /
UK
New report: UK government permits destructive trawling in marine protected areas
New research from Oceana UK reveals vulnerable marine habitats were subjected to over 136,000 hours of apparent industrial fishing in 2022. Read More
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New York /
Ocean Events
Advancing ocean justice
Ocean justice and representation are some of the most important topics in ocean conservation today. Black scientists are also at the forefront of a growing movement to protect the ocean as nations gather in New York for renewed talks on a highly-anticipated ‘High Seas Treaty’. Read More
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High Seas /
New York
UN High Seas Treaty: New negotiations begin in New York
After United Nations member nations failed to reach a consensus on the UN High Seas Treaty last year, a new round of negotiations has begun on 20 February in New York.  Read More
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Deep sea mining /
North Pacific
Noise of deep sea mining harms marine life, scientists warn
A new study argues that mining in the deep sea could further harm whale populations around the world and urges companies to further assess the impact of sound pollution.  Read More
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