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Eco-Innovation

Waste on the Brazilian coastline is being turned into flip flops

Flip flops make up a large part of marine pollution. So one company is making them out of plastic waste in the ocean.

Living

This floating hotel will generate electricity by rotating all day

The design includes minimum energy loss and a zero waste principle at its core.

Nature

Shark fishing for profit could soon be legal in the Maldives

Is killing more sharks the answer to boost the economy in the Maldives?

World News

Euroviews. EU must step up and get sea protection treaty over the line | View

"EU leaders must raise their ambitions far beyond the safeguarding language currently on the table that risks creating yet another talking shop," says Sweden's former deputy PM Isabella Lövin

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Ocean

The ocean, a source of treatment for some of the world's worst diseases

In partnership with the European Commission

The ocean could hold the cure to the worst threats to public health. Researchers and experts are using some of the most unknown marine bioresources to make compounds to improve our health and they're doing so without damaging the sea.

Ocean

The ocean's microalgae and cyanobacteria: potential cures for disease

In partnership with the European Commission

Some cyanobacteria and microalgae have existed in the oceans for more than 3.5 billion years and they may hold the key to defeating some of humanity's deadliest diseases.

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.

Business Series

Luanda: The best catch capital

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola's 1600 kilometres of coast is home to great fishing and famous record breaking sport fishing world champions. Explore Angola delves into these rich waters to find out more.

People

Why these surfers in Australia are learning about Indigenous culture

Students surfers are being taught about the rich history of their local surf breaks.

World

Scientists discover glow-in-the-dark sharks off New Zealand

They say that the findings had repercussions for our understanding of life in the deep sea; one of the least-studied ecosystems on the planet.

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.

Nature

Scientists accidentally discover life 900m under Antarctic ice

A team of geologists were surprised to find marine creatures clinging to a boulder in complete darkness.

Experiences

Is this just a wave or the face of Poseidon, God of the Sea?

Photographer, Mathieu Rivrin caught the image as the most powerful waves caused by Storm Justine were striking the French coast.

Green News

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

Environmental groups say the act was "politically motivated".

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.

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.

Next Series

Researchers regenerate underwater biodiversity destroyed by human activity

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU's Horizon Europe Initiative looks at ways in which it can protect our seas and oceans. The goal: Protect 30% of our aquatic surface by 2030.

Ocean

What are offshore renewables? And how do they work?

What are offshore renewables? And how do they work?

Women Beyond Borders

Meet Nouf Alosaimi: the woman reaching new depths in travel

In 2008, Nouf Alosaimi made the life changing decision to do a recreational scuba dive while on holiday in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.

Climate Now

What's happening in the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica?

In partnership with Copernicus

The ice caps are melting and sea levels are rising. In this Climate Now live we discuss what's really happening to the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica. Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks put your questions to the experts.