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Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year.
Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return
Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact.
Fossil fuels are being overlooked at UN ocean summit, analysts warn
Oil and gas blocks cover an area the size of Argentina in just 11 ocean ‘frontier regions’, a new report shows.
UK unveils ‘golden opportunity’ for wider ban on bottom trawling
It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.
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EU unveils Ocean Pact ahead of UN conference in France
The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.
Spain seeks to ban flushing of wet wipes and releasing of balloons
Wet wipes and balloons are among the 10 most common single-use plastic items found littering European beaches.
Investigation exposes the ‘sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch fishing giants
Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take “tentacular” ownership of the seas.
Lack of endangered whale babies raises alarm among scientists
Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.
Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans
Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.
This new centre in the Netherlands is rescuing injured seals
Sander van Dijk, curator of the centre, says they treat around 200 seals a year.
Lawmakers extend new microplastic controls to shipping
After a series of high profile spills at sea, MEPs and governments have agreed that new pollution controls must extend to maritime freight, despite opposition from the EU executive.
A growing industry is betting on the ocean to capture carbon
There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate.
Plastic pellets are washing up on UK coast after North Sea ship crash
Although not toxic, nurdles present a deadly risk to wildlife if ingested.
‘Doublespeak’: Greece greenlights offshore drilling beside marine park
Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench.
Marine animals could ‘choke on oil’ after UK crash, experts warn
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is assessing what counter pollution action is needed, as people voice concern for porpoises and seabirds.
Scientists discover ‘hungry’ marine fungi that eat plastic pollution
Researchers are training ‘mighty’ marine fungi to quickly eat polyurethane, one of our most common plastics.