Green News Marine heatwave: Here’s why the sea has been so hot this summer Local ocean readings of around 30C provide a worrying glimpse of what is going on in the wider Mediterranean this summer. 07/08/2024
Food and Drink How a Croatian town uses a natural underwater cellar to age its wine A unique geological phenomenon is transforming the world of wine in a small, coastal Croatian town. 06/08/2024
World News European NGOs call for more debate on deep-sea mining Three European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) commissioned an Ipsos survey in Belgium, Poland and Italy to promote debate on the risks of deep-sea mining. 31/07/2024
Ocean Jellyfish: if you can’t beat them, eat them? In partnership with the European Commission While jellyfish blooms can be problematic, researchers believe a sustainable use for this gelatinous plankton can be found. 30/07/2024
Ocean Interview: Jellyfish boom — threat or treasure? In partnership with the European Commission According to biology professor Jamileh Javidpour, there is a need to look at anti-inflammatory material that might be extracted from jellyfish, or anti-cancer, immune-related biochemicals that exist but were neglected in the past. 30/07/2024
Italy More algae on surface Adriatic Sea as result of rising temperatures Algae has plagued the Adriatic Sea for weeks in Ancona. The natural phenomenon occurs as sea temperatures rise, a pattern seen across European seas. 27/07/2024
Nature Why have sharks in Brazil tested positive for cocaine? The concentration of the drug was up to 100 times higher than previously observed in other marine life. 25/07/2024
Green News Melting ice caps are making days longer, Swiss study finds Researchers say emissions from human activity are having a greater impact on our planet than we might realise. 16/07/2024
Radio Schuman How will the opening European Parliament session play out? The European Parliament will gather for the first time since European elections in Strasbourg next week, and will elect the new president of the European Commission. 12/07/2024
Ocean Calls What are the long-term impacts of marine heatwaves? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re looking at the damaging, long-term effects of marine heatwaves. We’ll delve into their impacts on corals and fish, and discuss what can be done to help ecosystems to better weather the storm. 11/07/2024
Nature Euroviews. As MEPs set sail for Brussels, they should think about our ocean The bottom line is that the ocean's resilience is intricately linked to our own, and neglecting it is a disservice to ourselves and all life on Earth. Adopting an Ocean Deal isn't just an option, it's an urgent necessity, WWF's Dr Antonia Leroy writes. 08/07/2024
Green News Anti-ageing secrets from sharks? Scientists say it’s a possibility The study found that higher ocean temperatures could threaten the unique species of shark. 05/07/2024
Travel News Would a €750 fine stop you weeing in the sea? Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight. 02/07/2024
Ocean Calls Beat them or eat them? What would you do with an invasive species? Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them? 27/06/2024
Travel News What is reef-friendly sunscreen and does it really protect the ocean? Your sun protection could be damaging coral reefs. Here's what you can do about it. 23/06/2024
Nature Newly approved Nature Restoration Law a ‘vital boost’ to biodiversity What is the EU's Nature Restoration Law? Inside the first-of-its-kind regulation. 17/06/2024
Ocean Seaweed farming: a new lifeline for fishers facing declining catches In partnership with the European Commission Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe. 28/05/2024
Ocean Interview: the EU Algae initiative helps fishers become ocean farmers In partnership with the European Commission Despite marine management efforts over decades Europe's fish stocks are still under pressure. The EU is supporting fishers turning to seaweed farming as an alternative livelihood. 28/05/2024
Green News Small island states win ‘historic legal victory’ at UN ocean court The International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea found that carbon emissions can be considered a marine pollutant. 21/05/2024
Climate 'Crazy' ocean heat is killing coral reefs like never before 'This wouldn't be happening without climate change', said the head of the United States' Coral Reef Watch Program 17/05/2024