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Blue Carbon /
UK
Coastal conservation has to work for local communities, study finds
An international group of 30 scientists from 15 institutions have identified the ten most pressing questions facing blue carbon science over the next decade Read More
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Mediterranean Sea /
Ocean Plastics
Microplastics are compromising the Mediterranean's critical corals
A first-of-its-kind study finds that prolonged microplastic exposure significantly reduces respiration rates in Mediterranean gorgonians — raising concerns about the long-term resilience of the seabed ecosystems they support. Read More
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Conservation /
UK
First-of-its kind AI system could transform coral reef restoration
The system enables early-intervention, ensuring a better success rate for coral reef restoration projects worldwide Read More
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Conservation /
Florida
How turtle shells provide a forensic glimpse into the ocean's past
New carbon dating allows scientists to get a rare insight into the lives of turtles, and how their marine environment affects them Read More
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Climate change /
Switzerland
"Every key indicator flashing red" warns UN's 2025 climate report
The WMO's 2025 climate report confirms the hottest eleven years on record, record ocean heat content, accelerating sea-level rise, and greenhouse gas concentrations at their highest in 800,000 years. Read More
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Marine Protected Areas /
South Atlantic
Brazil creates the South Atlantic's largest marine protected area
Brazil has established the Albardão Marine National Park — the South Atlantic's largest marine protected area — covering over one million hectares and safeguarding critical habitats for whales and endangered dolphins. Read More
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Marine Life /
USA
“A pathway for the future”: Navy tech helps whales and fishers thrive
Climate change has been driving whales closer to shore and into the lines of California's crab fishermen. Now, a technology born from top secret Navy operations offers a fruitful solution for both Read More
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Deep sea mining /
Jamaica
No code, no permits: ISA deep-sea mining talks end in stalemate
International Seabed Authority negotiations concluded with no mining approved and no Mining Code adopted. A growing coalition of 40 nations is backing a moratorium, while a compliance inquiry threatens a key contractor's contract. Read More
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Bermuda /
Marine Life
Forgotten whale-song offers glimpse into ocean’s post-war soundscape
Oldest known recording of humpback song is helping scientists understand how decades of shipping noise have changed the way whales communicate Read More
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