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Philippines

Philippine ferry catches fire at sea but all 120 passengers brought to safety

Photos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry. Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby.

Italy

Over 600 migrants dock in the southern Italian port of Bari

They came from Syria, Bangladesh, Palestine, Egypt and Pakistan on board a reportedly overcrowded fishing boat.

Ocean

Drills and robots to protect Europe’s vital offshore infrastructure

In partnership with the European Commission

From powering our homes to connecting us with the world, marine infrastructure has become the backbone of our modern economy. But how secure are these vital systems?

Ocean

Should Europe worry about the risk of attack on vital infrastructure?

In partnership with the European Commission

Christian Bueger, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, explains the challenge Europe faces in ensuring the safety of its offshore critical infrastructure.

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Destinations

Where are Europe’s best beach cities for digital nomads?

Living by the sea is good for you - here's where can you do it as a digital nomad in Europe.

Climate Now

Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry?

In partnership with Copernicus

Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop?

Ecotech

Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?

We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.

Food and Drink

Japanese food maker readies plant-based seafood for Europe

In March, European supermarket shelves will have to make space for a new Japanese entry in the increasingly big market for plant-based alternatives to sea-food and meat.

Ocean

Microalgae: Tiny marine organisms with the power to change the world

In partnership with the European Commission

Researchers in Europe hope that these microscopic organisms, which are invisible to the human eye, could help fight plastic waste and support greener agriculture.

Ocean

Can microscopic algae help fight our biggest environmental battles?

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews meets the French researchers developing new biopolymers to help in the fight against plastic pollution.

Earth News

Europe is experiencing its hottest January on record

Some European countries recorded January temperatures that would normally occur in late spring.

Ocean

Catch less, earn more: the reinvention of Mediterranean fishing

In partnership with the European Commission

Small-scale fishers in Croatia and Greece are finding new ways to face up to environmental and economic challenges.

Ocean

In the shadows: Small-scale fishers face growing challenges

In partnership with the European Commission

Small-scale fishers often have limited access to social protection programmes and financial services — and their catch is not always adequately monitored.

Adventures

Divers delight in Jeddah's spectacular Red Sea coast

In partnership with Visit Saudi

The coral reefs are home to over 300 different types of coral, and 1200 species of fish -- attracting visitors from all around the world.

Ocean

This is a drill: How Europe’s coast guards protect our seas

In partnership with the European Commission

For Europe’s coast guards, good coordination in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death.

Ocean

Maritime Safety: How vessel monitoring can help protect our waters

In partnership with the European Commission

The sinking of the oil tanker "Erika" off the French coast in 1999 is known as one of France's worst environmental catastrophes. Following the disaster, the E.U established the European Maritime Safety Agency which operates the vessel traffic monitoring system, SafeSeaNet. How does it protect us?

France

Lifeguards save 18 swimmers from riptides in French coastal town

Officials warned of strong currents and riptides as they issued the highest alert level along the coastline.

No Comment

Film festival jury members floating on the Dead Sea

Jordan’s first international film festival that showcases Arab and international movies was long overdue. The Jordanian local film industry has begun to show what it can do, with talented directors winning international acclaim.

World News

Freya the walrus: Boat-sinking giant up to mischief in Oslo

A half-tonne walrus named Freya is getting up to no good in Norway, delighting some onlookers and angering others.

Nature

The search for a UK nuclear dump site could kill millions of fish

Like a giant horn, blasts of noise from seismic testing used to map the seabed could kill marine life.