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Chile and Palau first countries to ratify High Seas Treaty

Around 1 per cent of the ocean beyond countries’ maritime borders is currently protected.

Art

In Pictures: The winners of the 2023 Ocean Art Photo Contest

See some of the most stunning underwater photos of last year with the winners of the Ocean Art contest.

France

Floating science lab makes its way around Europe's coastline

Since April 2023, a team of scientists has been collecting data from around Europe's coastline on a mission which will run until July 2024.

Nature

Bottom trawling kicks up tonnes of carbon dioxide, study finds

The damage done by dragging huge nets across the bottom of the sea includes releasing plumes of carbon dioxide.

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Nature

Scientists discover four new octopus species in Costa Rica’s deep sea

A research expedition has been exploring hydrothermal springs teeming with life off Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Green News

Norway becomes first country to back controversial deep-sea mining

According to a study by the Environmental Justice Foundation published on the day of the vote, deep-sea mining is not needed for the clean energy transition.

Ocean

Could changing our perception of sharks help save Europe's oceans?

In partnership with the European Commission

Sharks in Europe's seas are silently struggling to survive. We meet the researchers and volunteers working to change perspectives and protect marine life.

Ocean

European sharks 'in danger and not dangerous,' warns marine expert

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to renowned marine journalist and author, Eleonora de Sabata, about how the LIFE European Sharks project is trying to conserve Europe's endangered sharks.

Ocean

What are blue carbon credits?

In partnership with the European Commission

Experts say this form of carbon offsetting could strengthen the fight against climate change, but it must be used responsibly.

Ocean

Could Europe's coastal wetlands address our climate change concerns?

In partnership with the European Commission

From Ireland's salt marshes to the Netherlands' peatlands and Italy's underwater seagrass; Ocean investigates whether Europe's coasts could hold the answer to our carbon questions.

Ocean

Interview: What makes salt marshes such effective carbon capturers?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks with Dr Grace Cott from the University College Dublin's Blue Carbon group and Andrea Fuchs, an environmental scientist about why coastal wetlands are more effective than tropical forests when it comes to fighting climate change.

Green News

Millions of litres of oil may have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico

The affected pipeline has been shut down but authorities are still trying to determine the exact location of the oil leak.

Nature

World-first reserve created for whales that fight CO2 with their poop

Dominica is treating its sperm whales like ‘citizens’ with a world-first marine protected area.

Climate

Scientists ‘virtually certain’ 2023 will be the hottest year on record

After four months of global records being "obliterated", temperatures in October have left climate scientists nearly certain that 2023 will be the hottest on record.

Green News

Greenpeace calls on Greece to end gas exploration

Greece's exploration for natural gas in the Aegean has led to concerns from Greenpeace that marine wildlife, such as dolphins and whales, will be under threat.

Green News

Sweden coastguard launches criminal investigation over ferry oil spill

Oil spills can have serious impacts on marine life and the natural environment.

Green News

Nature conference launches billion-euro ocean protection plan

The second edition of the IUCN Leaders Forum brought together over 400 participants to identify solutions to protect and restore nature.

World News

Euroviews. The EU has to protect fragile marine life from destructive fishing

We are facing a critical moment to reinforce the EU’s ongoing leadership, legal obligation, and accountability toward safeguarding one of the most vulnerable and biologically diverse areas of the planet, Sian Owen writes.

Nature

Out-of-this-world crab photo wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“The beauty of the natural world is all around us” says the competition’s young Israeli winner and these photos make it plain to see.

Nature

Portuguese man o’ war washes up on Welsh coast

Will marine heatwaves help these venomous sea creatures thrive in Europe?