world news Good News: Novel kidney transplant technique and Nemo’s Highway Find out about the huge trial that could see the working week reduced to four days, and how four Latin American countries are protecting migrating sea creatures. Another week, another five great stories to cheer up the weekend. #GoodNews 24/06/2022
Ocean How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem. 21/06/2022
Ocean Fish, vital to Seychelles, are threatened by illegal vessels Fish provide food and livelihoods to Seychelles residents - but boats from far and wide are a growing threat 21/06/2022
Climate Can these plastic-gobbling inventions keep rubbish out of the ocean? Millions of tonnes of plastic wind up in the ocean every year, killing plants and animals. That’s why companies around the world have developed novel devices to help reduce the ocean plastic problem. 17/06/2022
Nature Why we need to save ugly fish from extinction The ugliest fish are the most in need of our help - here’s how our shallow beauty bias is threatening the planet. 09/06/2022
Green News 'The sea is clean': People in Gaza finally swim on their beaches again "We couldn't come before because the sea was polluted and if we did, our children used to come back home with viruses and skin diseases," says one Gazan local. 09/06/2022
no comment Activists in Seoul mark World Oceans Day South Korean environmental activists protest against Japan's plan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea on World Oceans Day. 08/06/2022
Rethink Can solar-powered desalination solve the world’s growing water crisis? Water scarcity is a threat to billions of people worldwide. This company is harnessing the power of the sun and the ocean to make a difference. 03/06/2022
Green News World’s largest plant: 180km long seagrass discovered in Australia Scientists have called for 'serious climate action' to help protect the newly-discovered world's largest plant 01/06/2022
Biztech news AI can track coral reef health through 'song' The computer algorithm successfully identified reef health 92 per cent of the time. 31/05/2022
Eco-Innovation Plastic waste can now be found and monitored from space Most of our data on plastic waste comes from models and estimates but this free public tool could soon change that. 09/05/2022
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. 08/05/2022
Nature Scientist says she is ‘amazed’ by the size of dolphin clitorises New research confirms that the animals do experience pleasure when having sex, due to their “large” clitorises. 07/05/2022
Eco-Innovation Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive? Threatened by warming sea temperatures, a project to grow coral reefs on the base of wind turbines is making significant progress. 06/05/2022
Ocean The world's coral crisis: why are reefs under attack? Ocean explores the main causes behind coral's rapid decline. 29/04/2022
Ocean Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species Researchers seek new ways to reduce the environmental impact of fishing 26/04/2022
Ocean “Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn Recent studies revealed evidence of microscopic plastic particles in the internal organs and blood of "almost all people tested", raising new concerns about the potential impact of microplastics on human health — and on marine life. 26/04/2022
Living Meet the young pirates protecting the ocean from plastic pollution ‘Captain Fanplastic’ is one of the semi-finalists in the Afri-Plastics Challenge awarding environmental programmes in Africa. 24/04/2022
Travel News At least 10 dead in Japan after tourist boat sinks in rough waters The tour of the northern national park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the operator's first of the season. 24/04/2022
Climate These climate heroes of 2022 are giving us hope on Earth Day With people taking part around the world so here are our top stories of people going above and beyond for the planet. 20/04/2022
Ocean An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them. 29/03/2022
Ocean Fishing for equality: Empowering women in Europe's seafood sector Ocean speaks to Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & PR at the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) about the need for more gender diversity in Europe's fisheries and aquaculture sector. 29/03/2022
Travel News Irish polar explorer Shackleton’s ship discovered in Antarctica 107 years after its sinking, Ernest Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’ has been discovered deep beneath the Antarctic Ocean. 09/03/2022
Eco-Innovation This underwater farm in Italy looks like something from a sci-fi film The subsea greenhouse offers a unique solution to growing food in places where conventional agriculture isn't possible. 07/03/2022
focus Rewilding the sea: Dubai's oyster reef restoration Focus discovers how a project in Dubai is repurposing oyster shells to help maintain and restore the local reef system. 27/02/2022
Green News This adorable ghost shark has a sex tentacle on its head If you’re looking for your new favourite sea creature, then look no further. 16/02/2022
