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‘Economic failure’: Bottom trawling costs EU taxpayers €16bn a year

Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn?

Earth News

Could eating invasive fish help the oceans?

WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species.

Nature

Giant 19-metre-long octopuses may have ruled the ancient seas

Researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils to determine how big the creatures may have been.

Earth News

Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

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Nature

‘Unbelievable’: Rare footage shows whales support birth of calf

“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

Climate

Europe’s warming oceans are losing fish faster than we thought

Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.

Earth News

Ocean Pact to Ocean Act: Can the EU save its seas and fisheries?

From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.

Nature

Teenagers often dress to look older – new study shows fish do it too

Highly territorial, clownfish use colour patterns and size as markers of their social rank.

22 February 2026

Earth News

Environment Chief points to science-led recovery of oceans

At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri shares how environmental regulation has transformed Abu Dhabi's coastline.

13 February 2026

Nature

Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel exploring the deep sea near Argentina.

5 February 2026

Earth News

Scientists warn shark bites are linked to climate change. Here’s how

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

3 February 2026

Earth News

Why trawling is still allowed in protected Scottish waters

Environmentally damaging fishing practices continue across Europe even in protected areas, conservation groups say.

23 January 2026

Nature

Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows

Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean.

19 January 2026

Earth News

Pipeline operator faces record fine after Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner.

Earth News

How microplastics are impairing the ocean’s ability to absorb CO2

Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn.

Nature

North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline

Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,

Earth News

What does 2026 hold for the world's oceans?

A year of reckoning for the world’s oceans: Euronews looks ahead to 2026, from the High Seas Treaty and deep-sea mining to ocean summits and EU marine policy.

28 December 2025

Earth News

Polar bears may be ‘rewriting’ their own DNA to adapt to climate

Polar bears face “total extinction” by the end of this century, but scientists have found a small beacon of “hope”.

13 December 2025

Earth News

Your new ‘green’ t-shirt could be making microplastic pollution worse

An investigation into recycled polyester found microplastic pollution is being worsened by ‘green’ materials.

11 December 2025

Earth News

How damaging is deep-sea mining? New landmark study sheds light

A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published.

9 December 2025