The UN has declared the start to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, its aim is to promote science-based ocean and costal management.

As dozens of business leaders demand faster government action on climate change, Radio Davos explores why this is a critical decade for saving the planet.

Glacial lake outbursts are expected to become more common globally as climate change melts glaciers, Rodrigo Narro Pérez from McMaster University explains.

Research has shown ocean dead zones - where marine life can't survive - have nearly quadrupled across the globe since 1950. Here's what you need to know.

Leading up to COP26, bold government policies and private sector leadership must reinforce each other to step up climate action.

Soft purple 'cauliflower coral' could become extinct in the next decade, research has found. The coral occurs at only a few sites in New South Wales.

Marine protected areas are becoming the dominant tool to protect and preserve ocean biodiversity. Local trust and cooperation are vital to their success.

Plastic pollution is pilling up, creating an insulation layer that raises the temperature to a point where it is likely unsuitable for most marine animals.

Local environmental group, 'VeryNile' is paying local fishermen to clear plastic bottles from the River Nile, in a bid to protect vulnerable fish stocks.

The World Food Prize Foundation's 2021 laureate is Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, a researcher highlighting the importance of fish in sustainable diets.

The underlying drivers of climate change and biodiversity loss are different, though the line between policy to mitigate the two is not always so distinct.

Pressure on the ocean from human activity and its impact on the marine environment are becoming more widely understood in China. This is why it matters.

Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Warm water patterns and upper wind levels can help forecasters predict life-threatening tropical storms.

Our ocean has inspired us for millennia. Here are 5 actions that could help deliver food security, sustainable jobs, climate resilience, justice and hope.

As the environmental and financial benefits of forests above and below water become clear, we highlight four start-ups farming seaweed to mitigate clim.

Subsidies to the fishing industry amount to $35 billion per year, of which more than 60% meets the WTO definition of harmful subsidies. It's time to act.

Oceanic research using data-gathering floats is vital to combat climate change. But each year, thousands of these floats lose power and pollute the ocean.

In the battle against climate change, ocean ignorance is a perennial problem. Now a project to educate everyone from kindergarten children to adults aims to change that.

The OTZ Observation network will help researchers better understand ocean carbon cycling and its impact on the global climate.

SOA, a network of ocean leaders, entrepreneurs and solutionists, mobilises people around a shared vision for the future, health and longevity of our ocean.

To keep seafarers safe and discourage attacks, ships working in the Gulf of Guinea need a naval presence that actively enforces International Maritime Law.

Rising temperature and disease all but killed off the sunflower sea star, in an ecosystem chain reaction that led to a reduction in carbon-absorbing kelp.

A new study using fibre-optic cables has shown Greenland’s glaciers are far more complicated than previously thought, while helping predict future melt.

Protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 is an ambitious goal that will deliver numerous benefits. How do we ensure these benefits reach the right communities?

From single-cell organisms to whales: plants and animals in the ocean have a huge impact in absorbing carbon and slowing down global climate change.

Maldives Floating City is designed to float on top of the water in the lagoon, with the surrounding barrier islands acting as breakers from the waves.

It is vital that we see an exponential increase in the share of climate finance going into the sustainable blue economy over the next decade.

From bleached coral to melting glaciers, the effects of global warming are clear to see. But the ocean is also a massive carbon sink - and if we act now, it could be part of the solution.

A new study finds it's critical that countries are proactive in meeting the Paris agreement, to avoid the consequences of excessive global warming.

Research suggests that women do not earn enough money and are restricted in their roles within fisheries; a position made more vulnerable by COVID-19.

Marine Sciences Professor Sam Purkis explains the affect of climate change on the Chagos Archipelago and what it feels like to witness the death of a reef.

Between 2000 and 2019, the world’s glaciers lost a total of 267 gigatonnes (294.3 billion tons) of ice per year on average due to climate change.

The Outlaw Ocean aims to raise awareness around the world about the environmental crimes and human rights abuses committed at sea through music/journalism.

Soft robotics have been used for research in various industries including agriculture, medicine and space design - but more recently, ocean exploration.

Women in indigenous communities affected by climate change are uniquely positioned to take action on conservations issues and encourage community action.

Researchers are concerned that large-scale harvesting of kelp forests could have significant impacts, as they are an essential part of marine biodiversity.

Climate change and environmental pollution have made finding enough sea life to harvest harder for South Korea's free diving haenyeo or 'sea women'.

Trees along the US Atlantic coast are dying due to rising sea levels and increased salt in the soil, creating what are known as 'ghost forests'.

From bans to taxes, policy and legal approaches are available to help curb plastic pollution - but, there's no silver bullet warns the World Resources Insititute.

A new study has shown the potential of ocean bacteria to help us better understand marine ecosystems and the impact a changing climate is having.

A new study published in the journal Science is helping to show us the effects of human life on marine biodiversity, and which species are most affected.

Tech can help us preserve the ocean, but it comes with a high environmental cost in terms of emissions and waste. Here's how to increase sustainability.

Rising global temperatures are increasing ocean stability, which is an important regulator of the global climate and the productivity of marine ecosystems.

A new study hopes to increase our understanding of seagrass and the role it can play in protecting ocean ecosystems and as a carbon store.

Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year. Here scientists explain what that means and put this year's figure in context.

Researchers created an 'Ocean Avatar' - a digitized, data-fuelled version of the ocean that can help test new approaches to sustainability.

Three academics argue that governments, funders and scientists should focus on improving aquaculture on land, to align with the UN SDGs and reduce hunger.

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) uses AI and energy from the sun to independently traverse the ocean, gathering vital data to expand our understanding of the factors influencing its he...

A new study is the first to map ocean areas and shows that increased protection could benefit the planet, biodiversity and the fishing industry.

A recent study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that if herbivores such as seacows lose their predators, the ecosystem will be damaged.

Evidence in undersea middens offers clues on how people adapted during times of sea-level rise and climate change, which can be applied to the present-day.

Global Tuna Alliance's '2025 Pledge towards Sustainable Tuna' helps the supply chain take action against poor fisheries management and forced labour.

Jakarta, Shanghai and New Orleans are some of the cities worst affected by sea-level rises. These sinking cities need new solutions to safeguard their future.

26 researchers determined which areas of the ocean should be protected in order to preserve biodiversity, restore fisheries and reduce climate change.

Shaama Sandooyea held a placard reading ‘Youth Strike for Climate’ to call for more agressive action to prevent climate change and protect seagrass meadows.

The ocean could become a source of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons by 2075, according to new research by MIT, further worsening the climate crisis.

The majority of human-induced methane emissions comes from livestock, but adding seaweed to cows' diets could help reduce this and tackle climate change.

New study on ocean biodiversity reveals we must save at least 30% of the ocean to preserve marine life, increase food supplies and reduce CO2 emissions.

In Mombasa, Kenya, new boats and diving kits are helping fishers become more profitable, reviving livelihoods weakened by COVID-19 and climate change.

Handing power on the management of fish stock back to fishers could lead to a more sustainable way of fishing, according to a professor of fish biology.

On this week's Radio Davos, we learn about a platform that is helping entrepreneurs around the globe scale their ideas to solve the world's challenges.

Digital tools, including mobile apps, which allow fishermen to share ideas and monitor catches are helping to tackle overfishing and protect livelihoods.

A growing number of countries are pledging to protect and conserve at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. New inventions and tech collaborations can help.

Scientists from China's Zhejiang University have designed a fish-like robot with a flexible, soft body to explore the deep ocean and the Mariana Trench.

Under its new Director General, the WTO is within reach of a deal 20 years in the making that will bring immense benefit for ocean life.

Intensive trawling in the waters around Scotland’s Isle of Arran devastated the ecosystem in an area once abundant with marine life. But a no-take zone has revived its fortunes.

10 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean each year. Other than the small proportion on the surface, scientists don't know where most of it goes.

A report created by 16 conversation groups called 'The World's Forgotten Fishes' has outlined a six-point plan to save freshwater fish from extinction.

A more circular world will require new collaborations that can address stalemates, reshape standards and speed efforts to tackle the climate.

2050 is predicted to be a bleak milestone for the ocean - but it's not too late to avert disaster. Here are 10 actions we can take to change course.

Beating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing requires industry and governments to join forces to ensure IUU fishers can't find buyers or land catch.

Indonesia is tackling plastic pollution through projects that reduce single-use plastics, but better funding models are needed to scale-up innovation.

A review of 40 years of research suggests that fish around the world are ingesting plastic in increasing volumes - but the consequences need more research.

A major report, commissioned by the UK government, looks at how humans can stop overusing the goods and services provided for free by the natural world.

Including paint microplastics under the “Do No Significant Harm” criteria in the Sustainability Taxonomy is an opportunity to tackle emissions at source.

Ocean pollution can be extremely dangerous for human health; for example, people can ingest toxic chemicals by eating seafood which was exposed to pollutants.

More than half of the 31 oceanic shark and ray species examined in recent research are now considered to be endangered, or even critically endangered.

New research from Spain shows that naturally occurring balls of seagrass fibre are catching and removing up to 900 million particles of plastic a year.

Floating homes in the Netherlands neighbourhood of Schoonschip could be a blueprint for communities struggling with climate change and overpopulation.

A new independent review shines a clear light on the extent of our unsustainable relationship with nature, and outlines the steps we must take to turn this around.

We have just a decade to get things on track for a net-zero and nature-positive economy. These examples offer a way forward.

The ocean is our lifeline but its present and future health is under threat. These innovators from around the world have the solutions that can help.

The ocean was 0.76 degrees higher than the century average in 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows it's steadily getting warmer.

Scientists have found evidence of tiny synthetic fibres which are consumed by sea creatures and could cause further damage to the fragile Arctic ecosystem.

The build-up of marine plants and animals on ship hulls is an age-old problem. This ‘biofouling’ can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% and boost emissions.

As sea ice concentration ebbs and flows, so do the algae associated with it, as well as the molecules they leave behind, which can help scientists determine past temperatures.

Partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society will be essential to save the planet - and happily, they are today being formed around the world.

New research by the University of Washington suggests that corals have managed to survive a recent heatwave, giving hope to their chances in the climate crisis.

An organization in France, Coiffeurs Justes, gathers hair trimmings from more than 3,000 salons which is then used to clean up oil from polluted water.

Governments failed seafarers as the pandemic hit. Now they have a chance to put things right to ensure they get freedom of movement and access to vaccines.

COVID-19 emerged a year ago, but ships' crews are still blocked from landing in most ports. Two ships captains tell their stories to the World Vs Virus podcast.

Oceanium's biorefinery technology can turn sustainably farmed seaweed into food and packaging, fighting food insecurity and aiding a low-carbon economy.

Our latest House on Fire podcast looks at marine conservation and the huge economic and environmental opportunities it offers.

Whales are dying in their thousands due to strikes by container vessels. We talk to the experts fighting back, with feeding forecasts, speed controls and sonic sensors.

Restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have had the unintended consequence of keeping seafarers away from home for months. The industry demands action.

A huge, wind-driven cargo ship could help end the fossil fuel era and curb climate change, its designers in Sweden say. The ship will be 200m long and carry 7,000 cars.

14 world leaders of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy are laying out a new action agenda to help protect the ocean.

The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, is like no other. Difficult to study, but rich in life, here's a rundown of what you need to know.

Human activity such as overfishing, climate change and plastic is having a huge impact on the Pacific Ocean, killing millions of sea creatures every year.

When fish die naturally, their bodies and the carbon they contain sink to the depths of the ocean. Yet when fished, this carbon is released into the atmosphere as CO2.

Despite our knowledge of the land we live on and the technology available to us, very little of the ocean floor has actually been put on a map.

Overfishing is a social injustice. To end it, we need to eliminate the harmful fisheries subsidies that are overexploiting the ocean's resources.

Data and digital technologies like blockchain can play a big role in supporting aquaculture. Innovative solutions can help all levels of the supply chain.

Climate change's impact on the ocean threatens the lives of billions of people and could result in massive future costs - but investing in nature can help.

Helen Ågren, Sweden’s Ambassador for the Ocean, wants the world to save the ocean from climate change and use it to tackle the causes of the problem.

Climate change has taken a toll on our ocean. But effective solutions to the climate challenges faced on land and at sea could be found within their waters

How using natural solutions in coastal areas to mitigate and adapt to climate change can build community resilience, lower costs and restore ecoystems

Marine protected areas - or MPAs - can serve as important tools to conserve marine habitats, manage fisheries sustainably and make food supplies more secure.

Global warming, highlighted by the Siberian heatwave in June, has meant that much of the Arctic's sea ice hasn't formed. This can cause a cycle of more melting sea ice.

Research in Australia suggests that the amount of plastic on the seabed is many times higher than estimates from previous studies.

Aquaculture - the practice of farming food in water - is expanding rapidly. Can we create a future where the industry contributes positively to ocean health?

Multi-year ice helps reflect the sun's rays, reducing the rate of global warming. However, these ice sheets are rapidly disappearing, releasing CO2 and raising sea levels.

Nearly 80% of the world's trade is transported by shipping, resulting in the emission of over one billion tons of greenhouse gases annually.

Since warmer waters will harbour less oxygen, some stretches of ocean that are habitable today may not be in the future.

The ocean could help us reduce global temperature rise, by capturing and storing carbon through biological, chemical and electrochemical approaches.

This past decade has been the Atlantic Ocean’s warmest in three thousand years, according Massachusetts Amherst University and Quebec University.

More than 116 coral reefs have been found deep beneath the high seas that lie outside any country's jurisdiction. They need protecting, but there's a pandemic in the way.

Supporting the ocean economy has significant benefits, with every $1 invested returning $5, according to analysis. Here are 5 ocean priorities for the COVID-19 recovery.

Data from NASA shows the Earth gradually heating up since the 1880s. Scientists are projecting that 2020 will become the second-hottest year ever recorded.

Reducing shipping emissions is a vital to fighting climate change, yet greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector are increasing, but carbon levies could hold the key.

The idea that rising seas will force millions to move, unleashing a refugee crisis like no other, has now become commonplace, but it could be an oversimplification.

Here are five entrepreneurs and their respective businesses that are looking to battle the plastic pollution pandemic by extending their usage around the world.

Countries, cities and businesses are aiming for 'net-zero' emissions - where any human-produced carbon dioxide or other climate-changing emissions are removed from the atmosphere.

This year, the Arctic sea ice has reached its second lowest 'summer minimum' on record, according to data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).

Public-private collaborations are key to achieving the Great Reset and meeting SDG targets. Partnerships achieving the most impact share five elements.

The prestigious Templeton Prize recognizes Dr. Goodall's groundbreaking discoveries that changed humanity's understanding of its role in the natural world.

The integrity of ocean ecosystems is threatened by climate change, pollution and overfishing. A new sprint is looking for innovative solutions to address some of the key challenges.

A new study by the University of Santa Barbara overturns a 130-year-old assumption about the chemistry of ocean water. Here's why it's important.

Surfers around the world are using Smartfins to gather data about the health of oceans. Smartfins are fixed to the tail of surfboards and contain a number of sensors.

The volume of microplastics from paint on steel surfaces that enters the ocean every year could be equivalent to 150-225 billion empty plastic bottles.

Seagrass meadows are also important to biodiversity – but they’re one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth.

The amount of plastic in the ocean has been 'massively underestimated', according to a National Oceanography Centre study.

A new microscope, developed at Stanford University, offers for the first time a way to track and measure sea plankton's behaviors and molecular processes.

In the next 80 years, sea levels are expected to rise by around 2 meters. With around half of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, there are major implications for the industry to c...

Deep-sea mining has attracted controversy due to concerns of potential damage to delicate ecosystems before scientists have had chance to assess what is at stake.

Changemakers brought together by innovation platform Uplink hail from six continents and tackle a range of challenges facing the Ocean, from freight shipping to plastic pollution.

The boat, made entirely out of plastic waste and recycled flip-flops, has sailed from Kenya to Tanzania to raise awareness for plastic pollution in the ocean.

New research suggests that climate change could wipe out 60% of all fish species in the oceans. Previous studies predicted fish would be far more resilient.

Thailand is one of the world's biggest plastic polluters, but a small community project is recycling its discarded fishing nets into vital supplies to help fight coronavirus.

Start-up ARC Marine has come up with a green alternative to artificial reefs - restoring marine biodiversity at the same time as protecting offshore wind farms from strong tides.

Highly protected marine areas are the best way to conserve and restore marine life. Here's why the UK government must seize its chance to create more of them.

Single-use plastics, such as surgical masks, have been vital in supporting society during COVID-19. However, the increase in plastic waste is putting a strain on waste management systems.

The international diving organization PADI is recycling ocean plastic to make anti-coronavirus face masks. We look at similar schemes around the world.

From food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future.

Erna Solberg, Norweigan PM and Tommy Remengesau, Jr, President of Palau, discuss the essential role the ocean plays in creating a sustainable and prosperous global future.

The coronavirus pandemic is driving us towards more single-use products and the environment is already seeing the impact.

The COVID pandemic has made it tougher than ever to detect illegal fishing. Digital tracking and tracing could be a great help as we rebuild our economies.

A comic-book-style guide explains what we mean when we talk about protecting the ocean - something that will be even more urgent as we reset after COVID-19,

Our ocean faces an unprecedented set of interconnected challenges. These innovators, the winners of our Ocean Solutions Sprint, think they can help turn things around.

The first day of the World Economic Forum's Virtual Ocean Dialogues ended Monday with a session looking at how we can restore the ocean's health - Setting the Stage for Ocean Action.

Two young entrepreneurs joined the World Economic Forum’s Virtual Ocean Dialogues to explain how fresh thinking could make aquaculture more sustainable,

Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean's makes the case for a 'blue-green' recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.

The Virtual Ocean Dialogues are the world's first totally online comprehensive global conference for ocean action. Here's what you can expect.

Research has identified 10 areas of the ocean that need to be protected to support marine biodiversity.

Find all the information you need to follow #OceanDialogues on our social channels.

Corruption is a problem throughout the fisheries value chain, and its impacts are serious and widespread. Here's how policy-makers can start to address it.

The COVID-19 recovery is an opportunity to foster a sustainable ocean economy. To that end, governments must end the funding of harmful fishing practices.

COVID-19's impact is being felt at sea as well as on land - but the pandemic offers an opportunity to start building a fairer, more sustainable ocean economy.

The WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies

The oceans can play a huge role in feeding the planet's growing population - but we must avoid the mistakes we have made in land-based agriculture if we are to do this sustainably.

As sea urchin populations boom they are killing kelp forests and damaging vital marine ecosystems.

Increasing ocean acidity is threatening its inhabitants, including the Dungeness crabs, whose shells are being dissolved.

The ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and is one of the engines of the global economy, is changing at the fastest rate in human history. We need to find practical, powerful way...

When combined with public policy, corporate commitments and changes in human behaviour, here’s how venture capital can help stop plastic waste polluting the ocean - especially in Asia.

From coral bleaching and rising sea levels to increased marine heatwaves and more powerful storms, climate change is destroying our ocean ecosystems - harming people just as much as the f...

The Ocean Cleanup has collected 60 massive plastic bags from a floating barrier in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Here’s what you need to know.

A new study finds there could be a million times more tiny plastic pieces in the ocean than we thought, and they might be infiltrating the food chain.

Illegal fishing undermines economic development, national security, food security and human rights – and nowhere is this more starkly evident than in the Pacific.