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Eco-Innovation

3D-printed tiles are being used to restore Hong Kong's coral reefs

Based on natural biological shapes, this artificial reef has already started to attract marine life.

21/03/2021

Nature

No need to choose between eating fish and saving the ocean say experts

Establishing Marine Protection Areas could save fisheries, ecosystems and help the ocean’s ability to store carbon.

17/03/2021

Nature

Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change

Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

10/03/2021

Nature

Australia marine hotspots found to store 2bn tonnes of 'blue carbon'

Three UNESCO World Heritage sites can store billions of CO2 in carbon sinks, according to a new report.

03/03/2021

Green News

Israeli government was ‘not prepared’ for massive oil spill cleanup

Thousands of volunteers have stepped in to clean 12,000 tonnes of tar that washed up on the country's coastline.

03/03/2021

Green News

Could the cure for COVID-19 lie at the bottom of the ocean?

Marine researchers are pushing for more attention to be paid to the ocean's medicinal potential.

22/02/2021

World News

Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected

Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected

19/02/2021

Green News

Toxic chemicals cause turtle deformities in the Great Barrier Reef

Chemicals are posing a threat to our marine life, making their way into the food chain via seafood.

14/02/2021

Green News

Manatee with ‘Trump’ carved on its back prompts criminal investigation

Environmental groups say the act was "politically motivated".

12/01/2021

Travel News

A trip to the Balearics could soon be single-use plastic free

The Mediterranean is the world’s most polluted sea and tourism is one of the major contributors.

10/01/2021

World News

Amazon's plastic waste devasting our oceans, says report

A new report by Oceana, which campaigns against the pollution of the world's seas, caculates that the online sales of Amazon created over 200 million kilos of plastic waste in 2019 alone.

15/12/2020

Green News

The 14 countries pledging to save the world's oceans

30 million square kilometres of national waters will house sustainable fisheries and renewable energy by 2025.

09/12/2020

Green News

What is ghost fishing and why is it killing dolphins?

It can lead to a slow, painful death for aquatic animals.

26/11/2020

Green News

Plans to map the entire ocean floor by 2030 are underway

“For each extra mile mapped may be a small splash, but it's a giant leap forward for all for us.”

20/11/2020

Green News

120 whales have been rescued on a beach in Sri Lanka

The pilot whales were stranded after the worst mass beaching in the country's history.

03/11/2020

Green News

How can we stop 200,000 tonnes of plastic polluting the Mediterranean?

A new report from IUCN highlights the scale of the plastic problem in the Mediterranean.

30/10/2020

Green News

Coral reef taller than the Empire State Building found in Australia

Scientists are both “surprised and elated” by the discovery in the Great Barrier Reef.

28/10/2020

Green News

What's going on in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula?

Kamchatka residents have been documenting this unfolding environmental catastrophe in real-time on social media.

09/10/2020

Russia

Russia launches criminal investigation into unexplained sea pollution

Russia has launched a criminal investigation into unexplained sea pollution and the loss of sea life in the Kamchatka peninsula.

08/10/2020

Green News

Could tourism be the key to guaranteeing the future of our oceans?

Coastal health is important for the environment but also for visitors looking to enjoy the natural world.

07/10/2020