Some people believe that fisheries and aquaculture have the potential to improve the world's food systems.

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Mexico is now insured. Insurers are working with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to build the business case for nature-led solutions that protect ou...

Understand blue carbon credits and the four ways businesses driving their demand can help optimise outcomes for people and planet.

Have a look at the coral reef world map. The mapping tool allows policymakers, conservationists, and the public to understand the coral reef map across the world, with the aim of protecti...

An update to the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species shows hope for four commercially fished tuna species - but work remains to protect marine life.

There is increasing onus on the aviation and shipping sectors to decarbonize – but more action is needed to make sustainable fuels viable

Events called 'milky seas' are a 'rare nocturnal phenomenon in which the ocean's surface emits a steady bright glow'. These have been observed for centuries.

‘Living’ sculptures of giant trees, and even people, are turning art into marine conservation beneath the waters of the Mediterranean sea.

Human-created noise pollution is altering seagrass beds on a cellular level and causing them to uproot themselves, according to a study.

With global sea temperatures on the rise, the world's coral population is suffering. However, selective breeding could offer a lifeline in helping them withstand harsher conditions.

Systems that link two or more farming activities, at least one of which is a fish-farming activity, could provide sustainable solutions to food security.

Sustainable management of the ocean is vital for the livelihoods of millions, as well as the planet's overall health, offering food and renewable energy.

Fish pooing on coral has always been a normal part of marine ecosystems; however, warmer temperatures now mean that this can now be problematic.

Despite falling populations, video evidence shows conservation efforts can help these marine predators survive and thrive.

Peter Thomson, the United Nations’ Special Envoy for the Ocean, says global leaders need to heighten their ambitions as they head to November’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

From preventing coastal flooding to filtering water, mangroves help the planet in multiple ways. But they're under threat from tourism, agriculture and more.

The ocean maintained a relatively steady temperature for most of the 20th century before rising steeply, according to new research by UC Santa Barbara.

U.N. Secretary-General described the IPCC report as a "code red for humanity", urging an immediate end to coal energy and other high-polluting fossil fuels.

Know what is the IPCC report? (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) has released its new report, giving world leaders the most up-to-date information about climate change.

Small juvenile turtles are most at risk from harmful plastic pollution due to their feeding preferences and habitat locations.

Climate change is negatively impacting seaweed farms, forcing farmers to turn to sea sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.

From increased pollution levels to declines in seafood catches, climate change is starving the ocean of life. Here's how this will impact global human health.

Water hyacinth is an invasive species in Africa, but Kenyan entrepreneur and Biogas International CEO Dominic Kahumbu is converting it into cleaner cooking fuel.

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.

Beekeeping farmers in Viet Nam are earning more and tackling climate change by helping to regrow coastal mangrove forests in a UNDP-backed project.

Floating wind has the potential to make a big contribution to filling renewables' installed capacity gap and represents a game changer for the energy sector.

As pressure grows on companies to account for their impact on nature, carbon offsets — in short, nature itself — can now become a larger part of the solution.

The service involves amphibious chairs, purpose-designed dressing rooms and specially trained lifeguards to offer support to people with disabilities.

A decade ago, Durban was facing severe water shortages, but today it's addressed significant water-related challenges offering a template for other cities.

Rising sea levels could put 300,000 US homes at risk by 2045. California is planning a 'managed retreat' roadmap with a 'buyout' funding plan to counter the threat.

A new UNEP report has found that over the next 20 years, Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya is likely to flood, due to heavy rain caused by climate change.

Pollution created by single-use plastic items is a growing threat to the planet and economy. A system based on reuse would create new sources of value.

Sharks aren’t as scary as they are portrayed by the media and play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project aims to see all of the ocean floor mapped by 2030 through voluntary data contributions.

The floods in Europe show infrastructure is vital alongside the EU's climate change plans that involve reducing emissions and boosting economic resilience.

A study has shown that the sediments below oxygen-depleted waters are a significant source of nitrous oxide, which releases emissions into the atmosphere.

Underwater farming could prove a more sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture by growing crops such as strawberries and herbs under the sea.

Parts of an Arctic region called the Last Ice Area are already showing a decline in summer sea ice, researchers report, after record lows in summer 2020.

A new study has mapped the world's blue carbon from marine and coastal ecosystems to highlight how natural sinks redistribute blue carbon around the globe.

A new study has shown that brown trout exposed to methamphetamine changed their behaviour, shedding light on how human drug-taking affects marine life.

Through the course of their work, scientists from around the world have made marine science more accessible to global audiences.

To regrow a stretch of coral reef, first break some coral into tiny pieces. It might sound strange, but micro-fragmentation offers hope for marine biodiversity.

The distinctive song of a group of pygmy blue whales has alerted scientists to their existence. And the discovery could help save this endangered species.

60 million women across the world work in the fishing industry; yet they are significantly under-represented and face discrimination in this line of work.

The 2020s must be the decade of action if we are to solve the shipping industry’s share of the global climate challenge.

Everyday a group of Filipinos come together to rake out plastic and rubbish, from one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Check how are they cleaning it.

How smart ideas and science are being used by environmental and tech clean-up groups around the world to prevent plastic waste choking the planet’s rivers and oceans.

Overfishing threatens the food security of billions of people. These Pacific island states fought back, banding together to take control of local tuna fishing rights.

The Pine Island Glacier could collapse by the end of the decade, causing significant sea-level rise, research published in Science Advances found.

New research shows that waves are getting more powerful and climate change is to blame. But it's not too late to protect coastal communities.

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.