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Fish are 'suffocating' as river in Europe turns red-orange

The mining company claim it is 'not responsible for the situation', despite the water turning the colour of iron.

Nature

'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia

While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat.

Nature

Asexual coral is Belize Barrier Reef's secret weapon for success

In Belize, decades of community-based conservation has improved coral coverage on the Belize Barrier Reef from 6 per cent to 60 per cent.

Living

How to prevent your weekly wash from releasing harmful microplastics

Scientists say fish could be dying due to the toxic chemicals these microfibres release.

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What are microplastics and why is everyone so worried about them?

Microplastics have been found in human lungs for the first time. Their nano size allows for ease of access into water filtration systems, which means they often end up in the ocean, or our body.

Destinations

This coastline has just become the UK’s first World Surfing Reserve

A coastal area of south-west England has been selected as a World Surfing Reserve by global non-profit organisation, Save the Waves Coalition.

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Oranges dragged onto the beach cause pollution

Oranges dragged onto the beach cause pollution

Nature

'Other-worldly' underwater sculptures are saving the Italian coastline

Sunken statues have been used in various coastal locations by environmentalists to revive a dwindling marine population. But this is the impassioned project of one fisherman.

Denmark

Denmark resumes construction of Baltic Sea gas pipeline to Poland

An original permit for the Baltic Pipe project was rejected last year due to environmental concerns.

Nature

Rescue team risk their lives to save whale entangled in rubbish

The female humpback whale was travelling with a male and a calf.

Scenes

Meet the Jordanian diving duo dedicated to marine conservation

In partnership with Media City

"I believe and I've learnt that change comes from the person himself. So in order to inspire people to change their habits, you need to change first."

Nature

What can this African country teach the world about ocean protection?

This African nation is in a world-leading position when it comes to protecting oceans, say experts.

Nature

These Indigenous women are being trained to take care of coral reefs

NGO Sea Women of Melanesia recently won the UNEP's Champions of the Earth prize for its work with local communities.

Green News

Spectators slam floating tennis court in the Great Barrier Reef

Intended to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution, some feel Adidas's message has drifted astray.

Living

Here are some of the inventive ways people are reusing COVID plastics

Old tests are being repurposed into sparkly jewellery, plant pot labels and more, but not all of our pandemic plastics are necessary.

Nature

Coral bleaching process caught on camera for the first time

Mass bleaching events are deadly for coral, but scientists believe they have caught the process on camera for the very first time.

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

Nature

A quarter of the soil on these Norwegian islands is plastic waste

A team of volunteers and researchers have unearthed 5.5 million litres of marine waste from the Trøndelag archipelago since 2017.

Green News

Red wine stains: This genius eco-friendly hack for removing them

Because accidents happen.

Nature

Meet the flying sea turtle who travelled 8,000 kilometres to Scotland

This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs