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World’s coral reefs hit by fourth mass bleaching event

This is the second global coral bleaching event in 10 years due to warming oceans.

Europe News

Euroviews. In Greece, renewable energy achievements are no hot air

Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes.

Europe News

Octopus cannibalism among fears for pioneer cephalopod farm

NGOs are uniting against a pioneering octopus farm citing fears of cruelty including risk of cannibalism, while a forthcoming revision of animal welfare rules may see the European Commission plunge into the debate.

Earth News

March breaks temperature record for 10th month in a row

The sequence of air and ocean heat records ‘toppling’ continues, as climate scientists calls for rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions

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Earth News

Messi teams up with Join The Planet Foundation to clean up our oceans

To help fight plastic waste, Lionel Messi has teamed up with Join the Planet, a brand that turns discarded materials into valuable products. The company's Chairman, Samir M Suleymanov, tells us more.

Climate

UN sounds red alert after ‘chart-busting’ 2023 climate records

The latest State of the Global Climate report shows a planet on the brink, warns UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Mobility

Could autonomous machines replace human jobs at sea?

Those creating robots for the marine industry say they will create opportunities for humans rather than take them away.

Nature

Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching event

Aerial surveys have revealed prevalent shallow-water coral bleaching on most surveyed reefs.

Earth News

The Arctic could become ‘ice-free’ within a decade, new study finds

An ice-free Arctic is inevitable, but the good news is the polar region can quickly bounce back if we cut CO2 emissions.

Ocean

Net gains: how Pacific Island states are securing the future of tuna

In partnership with the European Commission

The largest tuna fishery in the world is also the most sustainable. How do the small island states of the Pacific prevent overfishing, develop their economies, and prepare for the imminent effects of climate change? Our report from the Marshall Islands.

Ocean

Interview: How do the Marshall Islands safeguard their tuna stocks?

In partnership with the European Commission

The director of the state's Marine Resources Authority highlighted the crucial role that vessel inspections and data play in protecting this vital resource.

Travel News

Portugal, Italy, Spain: Top 3 beaches in the world are all in Europe

Portugal's Praia da Falésia takes the coveted top spot on Tripadvisor's ‘Best Beaches’ list

Nature

Tahiti fights to protect ‘magic’ of mother nature from Olympic surfing

Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing this summer. Environmental and surf communities have banded together to protect Teahupo’o’s culture.

Art

Underwater Photographer of the Year: Take a look at all the winners

From abandoned tank shipwrecks in Jordan to dive-bombing gannets in Shetland, the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 are better than ever.

Climate Now

What are the long-term effects of marine heatwaves?

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate change leads to heatwaves in the sea as well as on land. We investigate the long-term effects of marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean, and ask if anything can be done to help iconic colonies of corals to survive.

Earth News

Massive oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago after mystery shipwreck

An offshore oil spill has caused a 'national emergency,' Trinidad and Tobago prime minister says.

Ecotech

OceanX: What is this billionaire-backed ship doing in the deep?

A state of the art ship is on a mission to “explore the ocean and bring it back to the world”. How valuable is this deep sea philanthropy?

Earth News

NASA’s new satellite blasts off - how will it help climate scientists?

With 200 colour vision, the SpaceX-launched satellite can better predict when harmful algal blooms and hurricanes will happen.

Climate

Do these ancient sea sponges prove we are already at 1.8°C of warming?

Temperature records of deep-sea sponges could indicate that climate change is accelerating faster than we thought.

Ocean

Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?

In partnership with the European Commission

Leaders in the renewable energy sector tell Euronews Correspondent Denis Loctier how Europe can make better use of its surrounding waters to generate a reliable and sustainable source of electricity.