Overfishing, plastic pollution, falling oxygen levels and rising temperatures are deteriorating ocean health. We must change our ways if we are to save them, writes Peter Thomson, the U.N...

Peter Thomson 20 Sep 2019

Oceans

Five ways individuals can help save the oceans

Five changes you can make to help reduce ocean pollution.

Daniela V. Fernandez 12 Sep 2019

Oceans

How one man got a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef's future in 1922

Famed Australian photographer Frank Hurley started planning a trip to the Great Barrier Reef in 1920. Little did he know that the challenges he would face would be indicative of the state...

Ann Elias · The Conversation 06 Sep 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

These Filipino fishermen are protecting endangered sharks - and boosting their incomes

In Oslob fisherman have turned to tourism, as they sell tickets to swim with whale sharks they've encouraged closer to shore with food. The change of career has provided funding and incen...

Judi Lowe · The Conversation 04 Sep 2019

Oceans

Global ocean treaty required to protect the world's seas - here's why

The oceans are increasingly threatened by global warming, acidification and pollution, and the impacts will affect everyone.

Adela Suliman · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 03 Sep 2019

Future of Food

This is how we can feed the planet while saving the ocean

Climate change, overfishing and a growing population are putting incredible strain on global fishing stocks and the communites that depend on them. But there is a sustainable solution wit...

Maria Damanaki 02 Sep 2019

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Why the next 4 months are crucial to the future of the ocean

Global negotiations crucial to stopping over-fishing and guaranteeing the future of the ocean are coming to a head. Here's what needs to happen.

Peter Thomson 02 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

What 100-year-old ships' logbooks tell us about the future of Arctic sea ice

Ships' logs from more than 100 years ago offer a historical perspective on Arctic sea volume, helping us understand the rapid changes that are occuring today.

Hannah Hickey · Futurity 29 Aug 2019

Oceans

Here are 5 reasons why the ocean is so important

5 reasons why the ocean is so important. The ocean produces half the air we breathe.

Sean Fleming 29 Aug 2019

Climate Change

After 13 years of research, scientists know how to save the world's coral reefs

A 13-year study covering 2,500 reefs reveals effects of climate change and other human-produced factors on coral.

Futurity 23 Aug 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This company is breeding millions of insects in the heart of London

A start-up called Entocycle feeds food waste to flies, creating an alternative protein source for fish, livestock - and even humans.

Joe Myers 21 Aug 2019

Biodiversity

Last year, this coral reef was teeming with life. Now it's dying - and it's up to us to save it

Coral reefs are among the most biodiversity-rich places on earth - and they are dying off faster than we thought. We must act now to save them.

Raquel Peixoto 19 Aug 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

This robot boat delivered a box of oysters in a breakthrough for unmanned shipping

A cargo ship with no crew aboard has sailed from England to Belgium in what is claimed to be a world first for autonomous vessels.

Douglas Broom 08 Aug 2019

Oceans

Where is ocean biodiversity most at risk?

In 83% of the ocean, at least a quarter of the species are threatened and regions like the Mediterranean and Black seas are the most vulnerable, according to a new study.

Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 08 Aug 2019

Oceans

Tuna are spawning in marine protected areas

Tuna fish are being increasingly found in marine sanctuaries, away from commercial fishing and mining.

Jennifer Chu · MIT News 30 Jul 2019

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Oceans

What we've promised will not be enough to save the world's oceans

Five ways individuals can help save the oceans

How one man got a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef's future in 1922

These Filipino fishermen are protecting endangered sharks - and boosting their incomes

Global ocean treaty required to protect the world's seas - here's why

This is how we can feed the planet while saving the ocean

Why the next 4 months are crucial to the future of the ocean

What 100-year-old ships' logbooks tell us about the future of Arctic sea ice

Here are 5 reasons why the ocean is so important

After 13 years of research, scientists know how to save the world's coral reefs

This company is breeding millions of insects in the heart of London

Last year, this coral reef was teeming with life. Now it's dying - and it's up to us to save it

This robot boat delivered a box of oysters in a breakthrough for unmanned shipping

Where is ocean biodiversity most at risk?

Tuna are spawning in marine protected areas

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