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Climate

US town fights to save beaches from coastal erosion

A New Jersey shore town has been allowed to carry out emergency beach repairs amid a bitter fight with the state over how to protect its coastline from erosion.

Nature

Do not feed the seals: How Belgium is protecting its newest residents

Seals had disappeared from Belgium by the end of last century but now their numbers are on the rise.

Nature

Ecuador seals landmark deal to protect Galápagos Islands and cut debt

Ecuador’s ‘debt for nature’ swap hopes to protect the archipelago’s unique flora and fauna including many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

World News

A race against time to complete the largest ocean census in history

A global alliance of scientists and explorers has begun a race against time to find at least 100,000 new marine species in the next decade.

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Ocean

How are Europe's blue economy sectors preparing for the future?

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Ocean, we explore how schools and industry are working closely together to ensure Europe's maritime sector is better prepared for the challenges ahead.

Ocean

Innovation companies linking academia and industry in the blue economy

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews speaks with Elisabeth Nordin, the Communication Advisor at Blått Kompetansenter working on the EU-supported BRIDGES project, which focuses on improving aquaculture education and training in the Nordic countries.

Climate

These climate heroes are giving us hope on Earth Day

With people taking part all over the world, here are our top stories of people going above and beyond for the planet.

Experiences

Watch New Zealand's real life mermaids bring the hit film to life

Watch these mesmerising real life mermaids in a ‘magical’ New Zealand marine reserve.

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Are Marine Protected Areas working?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of #OceanCalls we’re discussing if Marine Protected Areas are really working, and what can we do to improve them.

Ocean

'The best pill for our inner health': Can the sea boost well-being?

In partnership with the European Commission

A study in Catalonia investigates the healing power of the coastal environment — but if marine ecosystems are not preserved, their benefits to human health can turn into hazards.

Ocean

Protecting our oceans is key to our health. But are we doing enough?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks with marine biologist Josep Lloret, who is assessing the ecological and social impacts of large floating offshore wind farms.

Green News

Seabirds eating plastic are developing ‘plasticosis’.

Every day, around 8 million pieces of plastic spew into the world’s oceans. Much of it ends up in the guts of seabirds. Now, they're developing a disease.

USA

UN members agree treaty to protect marine biodiversity

For the first time, UN members have agreed on a 'once-in-a-generation' treaty to protect marine life in the regions outside national boundary waters, known as the high seas.

World News

Rising sea levels: the silent killer that is already a reality

During the last decade, rising sea levels have already been a problem for cities around the world and scientists warn of further risks.

Panama

EU and US pledge funds to protect oceans at Panama conference

Around 600 businesspeople, environmental activists, politicians and academics are meeting for two days in Panama to discuss how nations can protect the world's oceans.

Ocean Calls

Why are dolphins and tuna hunting in Greenland?

In partnership with The European Commission

We talk with glaciologist Sofia Ribeiro and marine biologist Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen about the changes underway as global warming overwhelms Greenland. Our guest in our 'Ocean Favourite' segment is endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh.

Nature

‘Appalling’ scale of bottom trawling in the UK revealed in new report

The NGO says it equates to 15 years worth of negative impact in Marine Protected Areas, "making a mockery" of the UK's biodiversity goals.

Ocean

Port behind 10% of Belgium's CO₂ emissions adopts carbon-slashing tech

In partnership with the European Commission

A carbon footprint heavyweight, Antwerp-Bruges aims to reinvent itself as the world's most sustainable port

Ocean

How 46 international partners are working on a green future for ports

In partnership with the European Commission

PIONEERS project coordinator Inge De Wolf highlights the benefit of bringing 46 international partners together to work on a greener future for ports

Scenes

Meet the South African team empowering underprivileged children to become Ocean Warriors

In partnership with Media City

Parley Oceans School is a 16-week afterschool programme teaches underprivileged youths theoretical knowledge about the ocean and conducts a unique swimming course that incorporates mindfulness.