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High Seas Treaty gets major boost from EU and 6 member states

The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.

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UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

Nature

Clownfish shrink to survive heat waves as climate change warms oceans

Scientists observed this behaviour in Papua New Guinea, where warming oceans and bleaching sea anemones forced the fish to cope with extreme conditions.

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Investigation exposes the ‘sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch fishing giants

Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take “tentacular” ownership of the seas.

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Nature

Lack of endangered whale babies raises alarm among scientists

Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.

Moments

Is it ever okay to swim with wild dolphins?

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.

Nature

See magical new deep-sea photos of coral gardens and thermal vents

The mission was so remote that often the closest humans to the vessel were on the International Space Station.

Moments

Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans

Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.

Ocean

Industries find hidden worth in oyster shells and old fishing nets

In partnership with the European Commission

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

Ocean

Meet the French professor turning oyster shells into eco-concrete

In partnership with the European Commission

French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.

Nature

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Scientists warn that this could be "something that's completely changing the face of our planet".

Nature

Awestruck 17th-century sailors help scientists solve an ocean mystery

Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries.

Earth News

Colossal squid caught on camera in the wild for the first time

In January, the research team also captured a glacial glass squid on camera for the first time.

Earth News

Vietnam’s fish sauce making tradition threatened by climate change

Fish sauce from the village has been recognised by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country's heritage.

Ocean

The blue economy: Can it make ocean use sustainable?

In partnership with the European Commission

The ocean plays a vital role in the world’s economy. But it is threatened by climate change and overexploitation. Could the blue economy help?

Earth News

Economic cost of bottom trawling outweighs benefits, study finds

Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed.

Ecotech

A growing industry is betting on the ocean to capture carbon

There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate.

Earth News

How the ‘great whale pee funnel’ moves vital nutrients across oceans

“Because of their size, whales are able to do things that no other animal does.”

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Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

An unexplained microalgal bloom has caused fish deaths and toxic foam on South Australian beaches, leading to closures as authorities investigate health and environmental risks.

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Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says

Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled.