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90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop
In order to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and secure the livelihoods of millions across the developing world, harmful subsidies to large fleets must end by 2020.
Arctic
Artificial islands, robo-ships, sleepless soldiers. Is this the future of the Arctic?
As climate change opens up access to trade routes and resources in the Arctic, it's time to consider whether emerging technology will exacerbate and solve conflict near the North pole
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
One in three fish caught is thrown away, according to a new UN report
Fish consumption is at an all-time high, and third of the world's oceans are overfished, according to the FAO.
Oceans
Belize's Barrier Reef is no longer endangered
The second-biggest reef in the world has been taken off the UNESCO World Heritage list.
India
These Indian fishermen take plastic out of the sea and use it to build roads
Every one of India’s 1.3 billion people uses an average 11kg of plastic each year. After being used, much of this plastic finds its way to the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, where it can m...
Oceans
These 5 amazing people are fighting to save our oceans
From educating coastal communities to promoting the 'blue economy', meet five people working hard to safeguard the future of our marine environments.
Climate Change
Antarctica has lost a staggering amount of ice over the last 25 years
A study of satellite imagery of the Antarctic ice sheet reveals it is melting much faster than previously thought.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Indonesia's imams are joining the fight against plastic bags
Indonesia is the world’s second-biggest ocean plastic polluter after China. Now the government has enlisted the help of the country’s religious leaders in the fight against plastic waste.
Oceans
From fish to honey: nothing is safe from microplastics
Plastic pollution is a key global issue, but micriplastics are finding their way into every part of our ecosystem.
Oceans
5 ocean success stories to chase away the blues
The world can seem awash with bad news about the ocean, but there are also a few significant bright spots. Here are five that have made waves recently.
Antarctica
Plastic waste has reached the most remote parts of Antarctica
Greenpeace recently announced that microplastics have been found in Antarctic snow.
Oceans
We need greater protection for our oceans. We can’t let politics stand in the way
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a biodiversity hotspot. But their marine ecosystem is under threat, unless we act now.
Oceans
If we don’t protect the ocean, humanitarian disaster awaits
Overfishing and climate change are the driving forces behind the deteriorating health of the ocean, the world’s largest ecosystem and the source of climate regulation for our entire plane...
Oceans
Here are 5 of the biggest threats to our oceans, and how we can solve them
For a healthy planet, we need healthy oceans. Yet they are under threat. The time to act on this is now.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why we are using these custom-built drones to collect whale snot
Have you ever seen a whale coming to the surface to breathe? If so, you will have seen a spray rising as it takes a breath. That's whale snot, and it's incredibly important.