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Marine Life /
Netherlands
Unexpected role of seabird guano in shaping coastal landscapes
New research shows seabirds nesting on remote barrier islands boost plant growth with nutrient-rich guano, helping dune-building grasses trap sand and stabilise fragile coastal landscapes threatened by erosion and rising seas. Read More
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Marine Life /
South America
Orcas identified as mystery culprit behind mass dolphin strandings in Patagonia
Researchers used eye-witness accounts, autopsies and understand how the causes behind the event, and inform future response efforts Read More
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Ocean Events /
Papua New Guinea
Mystery marine die-off triggers health crisis in Papua New Guinea
A mysterious marine die-off in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea has killed thousands of sea animals and sickened hundreds, leaving coastal communities without food, income or answers after four months. Read More
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Marine Protected Areas /
UK
Jersey will protect over one-fifth of its waters from trawling
Jersey has approved an ambitious marine protection network safeguarding 21.7% of its waters from trawling and dredging, protecting vital habitats including kelp forests, seagrass meadows, reefs and rare maerl beds. Read More
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Africa /
Marine Protected Areas
Greenpeace to document overfishing and secure first High Seas MPA
The environmental group is documenting the impact of industrial overfishing to build the case for a new MPA under the High Seas Treaty Read More
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Canada /
Fishing
Illegal fishing drains $23.5bn annually, leaders call for action
Ocean leaders at the World Ocean Summit warned that illegal fishing costing $23.5bn annually and weak enforcement threaten global ocean protection targets, urging stronger monitoring, financing, and implementation of international agreements. Read More
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Ocean Pollution /
UK
Surfers Against Sewage challenges UK bathing water reforms
Surfers Against Sewage has launched a legal challenge against UK bathing water reforms, warning new designation rules could leave popular swimming spots unmonitored, weakening water quality protections and risking public health. Read More
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Fishing /
Netherlands
NGOs take Dutch government to court over destructive fishing
The area is a protected North Sea nature area, but the Dutch administration currently permits bottom trawling in majority of the area, harming threatened species which continue to live in the area Read More
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Conservation /
Greenland
Scientists set out to understand critical glacial tipping points
They will gather unprecedented data on these glaciers to inform new climate models and develop a global climate warning system Read More
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