Ecotech

This heart-inspired buoy is harnessing wave power in Portugal

European countries with strong Atlantic swells like Spain, France and Ireland have the most wave energy potential.

22 February 2025

Nature

This historic ocean liner will become world’s largest artificial reef

The record-breaking SS United States will soon provide a home for marine life off the coast of Florida.

21 February 2025

Earth News

Climate groups file lawsuits to block Trump’s offshore drilling plans

Several climate advocacy groups claim that the US President's undoing of marine protections is illegal.

21 February 2025

Climate

Why plastic straws became the target of a global pollution crackdown

A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste.

13 February 2025

Earth News

NGOs take French government to court over destructive fishing practice

Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems.

11 February 2025

Earth News

Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

5 February 2025

Travel News

How one young family is navigating a multi-year sailing adventure

Larissa and Duncan are sailing around the world with their two kids to spot wildlife and collect vital ocean data.

1 February 2025

Ocean

Can smarter fishing gear protect marine life and keep fishers afloat?

In partnership with the European Commission

Industrial fisheries unintentionally kill thousands of marine animals every year. Can new technology help solve this problem?

28 January 2025

Ocean

Can we save dolphins by talking like them? Science says yes

In partnership with the European Commission

French scientists are developing bio-inspired acoustic beacons that can "speak" to dolphins, warning them of fishing nets and reducing accidental deaths of these marine mammals along the Bay of Biscay.

28 January 2025

Scenes

Watch: An Argentinian restaurateur serves up sustainable dining

In partnership with Media City

Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar.

27 January 2025

Europe

Don't imitate Trump on migration - ex-LIBE committee chairman

Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, a Spanish socialist MEP and former chairman of the civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) commitee, told Euronews about the consequences for Europe of US president Donald Trump’s crackdown on migration.

24 January 2025

Earth News

Humpback whales in the English Channel: What’s behind the sightings?

Scientists have a few theories to explain the re-appearance of the majestic creatures.

22 January 2025

Europeans' Stories

Dolphin conservation and fishermen's livelihoods in the Bay of Biscay: A difficult balance

The Bay of Biscay, stretching from the tip of Brittany, in western France, to the north of Spain, is a major fishing zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also home to around 200,000 dolphins.

22 January 2025

Earth News

‘Keep at it’: At 74, anti-whaler Paul Watson continues to fight

Watson has been fighting for the rights of whales and the wider environment for more than 50 years - and is showing no signs of slowing down.

7 January 2025

Ecotech

How the Scottish whisky industry is inadvertently tackling overfishing

How one man’s love for the ocean created an Omega-3 alternative that has gained global glory.

5 January 2025

Nature

Bereaved orca mother carries a second dead calf

Researchers say Tahlequah has now lost two out of four of her documented calves.

3 January 2025

No Comment

Massive waves pound Peruvian coast

Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life.

30 December 2024

Nature

Sharks and rays face growing risk of extinction from overfishing

“Sharks and rays are important predators, and their decline disrupts food webs throughout the ocean", said one of the study's authors.

6 December 2024

Ocean

Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters more severe?

In partnership with the European Commission

The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land.

2 December 2024

Ocean

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.

26 November 2024