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Conservation /
Scotland
Critically threatened bird put at risk by Guga Hunt
Disturbance to nesting burrows caused by blocking access to burrows, disrupting feeding and causing stress and disorientation. Read More
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Arctic /
Deep sea mining
Arctic deep-sea expedition set to livestream unexplored ocean ecosystems
The month-long mission will document biodiversity hotspots in areas previously opened to deep-sea mining, amid ongoing debate over the future of the industry Read More
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Deep sea mining /
UK
Fifty years of science still can't tell us the cost of deep-sea mining
A Natural History Museum-led review of 200+ scientific reports finds that deep-sea mining poses significant but poorly understood risks to abyssal and hydrothermal vent ecosystems - with recovery timescales spanning decades. Read More
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Australia /
Marine Life
Giant squid found in Western Australian waters in eDNA study
For the first time in over 25 years, evidence of a giant squid has emerged from Western Australian waters - part of a sweeping new survey that is rewriting what we know about life in one of the ocean's least explored corners. Read More
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Australia /
Marine Life
Coral disease linked to nutrient imbalance over ocean warming
Scientists have linked the majority of Black Band Disease outbreaks in corals to nutrient imbalances in seawater - suggesting water quality management, not just climate action, is vital to reef conservation. Read More
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Australia /
Marine Life
Lasers reveal sharks' ages with unprecedented precision
The new research technique is far more accurate than traditional aging, offering a breakthrough in protecting the Speartooth Shark, which has fewer than 2,500 individuals left Read More
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Climate change /
South America
Climate feedback loop: Rising seas unlock millennia of carbon?
Rising seas could trigger the release of ancient carbon stores in coastal ecosystems, potentially accelerating climate change - a self-reinforcing feedback loop revealed by 9,500 years of Guatemalan lake sediment data. Read More
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Climate change /
UK
Record puffin numbers on internationally critical breeding site
Skomer Island has reported a staggering 52,019 birds beating the previous record for the second year running, providing hope for the vulnerable species Read More
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Jersey /
Marine Protected Areas
The marvel of maerl: Talking Jersey's landmark MPA plans
Jersey has approved legislation protecting 23.6% of its waters from destructive fishing practices, safeguarding rare maerl beds and other critical habitats - and offering a potential blueprint for marine conservation across the British Isles. Read More
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