Restoring ocean life
More than one-third of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction
Sharks and rays are more at risk of extinction than previously thought, with one-third of species threatened, according to a new study.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Restoring ocean life
Future of the Environment
How marsh grass could help protect us from climate change
Coastal marsh plants provide significant protection from surges and devastating storms. New research shows how they can be effectively restored and managed.
The Ocean
One species or two? Decade-old debate on coral might finally be over
Research has revealed that Plexaura homomalla and kükenthali are two separate species of coral. Scientists have struggled to differentiate them in the past.
Climate Change
The world’s largest floating office has just launched - is this the answer to our flood-prone future?
Sustainably designed buildings that float on water may be the answer for at-risk waterside communities, including the world's first largest floating office in Rotterdam.
The Ocean
Coral reefs are dying. This is where they are most affected
The world has lost a significant amount of its coral reefs, with some regions losing more than others. Factors including climate change have caused this.
The Ocean
Algae sex could save corals from climate change
Marine biologists at Rice University are looking into breeding strains of dinoflagellate symbionts to better serve their coral partners and protect reefs.
Restoring ocean life
These 'living seawalls' are bringing ocean life back to Sydney Harbour
Researchers in Australia have come together to develop a seawall to provide habitats for marine life in Sydney Harbour.
Plastics and the Environment
How can we help tourists to make better decisions about the environment?
A study in Indonesia found that subtle messaging and cues can encourage tourists to engage in behaviors that protect the marine ecosystem.
Plastics and the Environment
This is how much plastic debris is floating in the Mediterranean Sea
Researchers have created a model, tracking the pathways of land-based micro and macro-plastics to the sea.
Road to COP26
This tiny Belgian plane 'sniffs' out polluting ships
Pollution from shipping is projected to rise rapidly unless action is taken, but Soren Skou, CEO of Møller-Maersk, says reductions cannot be achieved by shipping companies alone.
Climate Change
Italy's first-ever 'living lab' is helping marine biologists tackle climate change
Santa Teresa Bay has become Italy's first underwater 'living' lab, providing data to study extreme weather events and measure the effect of climate change on seawater.
The Ocean
How a new app helps fishing boats avoid netting endangered species
A number of fishing vessels have been using BATmap, a real-time app that helps boats to avoid catching endangered marine species caught up in the nets.
SDIS2021
What are blue carbon credits and how to maximise their impact
Understand blue carbon credits and the four ways businesses driving their demand can help optimise outcomes for people and planet.
The Ocean
Warming oceans: Zanzibar's seaweed farmers are turning to ocean sponges to help stay afloat
Climate change is negatively impacting seaweed farms, forcing farmers to turn to sea sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.
The Ocean
3 lessons we can learn from marine protection in sub-Saharan Africa
The future of Africa’s “blue economy” is promising but depends on effective management. Both its failures and successes can teach us much about marine protection.