Climate What an ‘underwater wildfire’ means for life in and out of the ocean Scientists say prolonged high sea surface temperatures are causing problems. 22/08/2024
Climate Did record sea temperatures put the Sicily yacht in a fatal position? One expert says the storm could be seen hours before and the risk should have been communicated, even in the middle of the night. 21/08/2024
Climate Wildfires near Athens: Why is Greece so badly hit by climate change? “The Mediterranean is a hot spot of the climate crisis” says Dr Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens. 12/08/2024
Green News Marine heatwave: Here’s why the sea has been so hot this summer Local ocean readings of around 30C provide a worrying glimpse of what is going on in the wider Mediterranean this summer. 07/08/2024
Europe News Why housing, defence and Mediterranean could have EU Commissioners European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said all three issues should be their own portfolio in the next executive that will take shape in September. 31/07/2024
Radio Schuman What would a commissioner for the Mediterranean do for the EU? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected on 18 July, proposed a new portfolio for the Mediterranean. 29/07/2024
Europe News Migrants jump into sea as bandits climb onto their boat during rescue The incident occurred on Libya's western coast, according to pan-European maritime rescue humanitarian organisation SOS Mediterranee. 10/07/2024
Green News This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years. 04/07/2024
Eco-Innovation Could floating wind farms be a game changer for renewable energy? Countries are developing the tech to produce wind power at even greater depths. 30/06/2024
Ocean Calls Beat them or eat them? What would you do with an invasive species? Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them? 27/06/2024
Ocean Scientific work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine sector In partnership with the European Commission The fishing sector accounts for just 1% of Malta's GDP and employs 1000 fishers. But with fishing deeply linked to the nation's identity, collaboration between Maltese fishers and scientists is helping to shape the growth of the fishing sector and future of Malta's marine ecosystem. 25/06/2024
Ocean Interview: Malta's fishing sector buoyed by scientific observation In partnership with the European Commission Luca Pisani, a marine biologist at Aquatic Resources Malta, emphasises the importance of maintaining a strong working relationship with fishermen who welcome scientists like him aboard their ships. 25/06/2024
Europe News Shipwrecks off Italian coast leave at least 11 dead and dozens missing According to the IOM, over 3,150 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, making it the deadliest migration route in the world. 19/06/2024
Golf Travel Tales Sailing, seafood and a spot of golf in Saidia, the Moroccan Mediterranean In partnership with Visit Morocco Tour the serene seaside town of Saidia and enjoy a spot of golf with Immy Barclay in this episode of Golf Travel Tales. 18/06/2024
Destinations This stunning Italian island is offering free stays to young hikers This cammino comes with the perk of three free nights in charming campsites and B&Bs. 07/06/2024
Greece NGO cleans up contaminated Greek seas The operation lasted ten days and targeted waters near Ithaca and Patras, where around 30 tonnes of nets and waste had collected. 28/05/2024
Tunisia Protesters call on Tunisian government to repatriate migrants Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday to protest the presence of sub-Saharan migrants stranded in the town, as the country ramps up border patrol efforts. 19/05/2024
Ocean Understanding hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic In partnership with the European Commission The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere? 30/04/2024
Ocean Interview: How Europe’s swift action saved commercial hake stocks In partnership with the European Commission Persistent overfishing in European seas led to the decline of many fish species in the 1990s. However, efforts to restore hake populations to sustainable levels in recent decades have proven successful. 30/04/2024
Nature Greece to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”. 16/04/2024