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Why are 100,000 fish lying dead in the Atlantic Ocean?

The video from the Sea Shepherd NGO shows tens of thousands of dead fish floating on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

21 February 2022

Euronews Witness

France and Germany on the climate change frontline

Climate change is eating away Europe’s coastlines. In the German Wadden Sea, holms and islands are under threat – and in French Normandy giant cliffs crumble more and more frequently.

18 February 2022

Nature

These Indigenous women are being trained to take care of coral reefs

NGO Sea Women of Melanesia recently won the UNEP's Champions of the Earth prize for its work with local communities.

6 February 2022

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Scraping a living: salt offers women lifeline in Yemen

Scraping a living: salt offers women lifeline in Yemen

3 February 2022

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Netherlands

Dutch King Willem-Alexander unveils 'world's largest' sea lock

The new sea lock will greatly improve the Port of Amsterdam's accessibility and stimulate the region's economy by providing tide-independent space for increasingly large seafaring vessels.

27 January 2022

Climate

Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food

Despite the devastating natural consequences, the fish that live on bleached coral reefs are still full of essential vitamins and minerals.

The Kitchen

Miguel Castro e Silva's recipe for sea bass with Orange and Fennel

Orange and fennel are part of the chef’s motto to incorporate his cultural heritage into his cuisine.

14 December 2021

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Israel rescue centre release sea turtles back to sea

The Israeli Sea Turtle Rescue Centre releases two sea turtles that were injured during a fishing incident earlier this year back to sea, following treatment and full recovery, in HaBonim Beach near Israel's northern city of Haifa.

10 December 2021

Ocean

Europe tries to save the eel population as numbers reach historic low

In partnership with the European Commission

For millions of years, eels have been migrating from the Atlantic ocean into European rivers. Today the eel population has fallen to a historic low. But scientists, industry, NGOs and regulators are working together to restore stocks.

30 November 2021

Earth News

Sewage pollution is making UK beaches and rivers 'unswimmable'

Water companies say sewage overflow helps manage heavy rainfall but Surfers Against Sewage have found the practice has risen by 88 per cent in the last year.

25 November 2021

Climate

Rising sea levels pose a risk to cities like New York, says expert

Professor Anders Levermann explains why rising sea levels caused by climate change pose such a risk.

5 November 2021

Climate

Explainer: the science behind rising sea levels

Global warming means that sea levels are rising worldwide. As part of our Save the Sea series to mark COP26, we look at some of the science behind this creeping change .

5 November 2021

Nature

Scientists have figured out how Easter Islanders sourced fresh water

The mystery of how Easter Island residents were able to drink water straight from the sea.

27 September 2021

Nature

Why has Puerto Rico declared an ecological state of emergency?

A mysterious and deadly disease is running rampant through one of Puerto Rico's vital ecosystems.

3 September 2021

United Kingdom

Low life expectancy and mental health problems rattle UK coastal towns

Residents of England's coastal towns suffer lower life expectancy and more mental health problems, experts say.

Moments

The best places for beginners to learn to surf

If one of Tokyo 2020’s ‘new sports on the block’ has inspired you to pick up a board, head to one of these spots first.

Moments

Six picturesque European destinations for the perfect beach wedding

We explore some of Europe’s most visited beach-based wedding venues.

Russia

Russia claims successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's Defence Ministry said the missile had successfully hit a land-based target on the coast of the Barents Sea.

Residences

France’s disused lighthouses are being transformed into coastal B&Bs

In Brittany, France, some disused lighthouses are being converted into holiday rentals for sea lovers.

Ocean

Is growing endangered marine species on land the key to saving them?

In partnership with the European Commission

Many marine species are facing serious threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change. Could aquaculture play a role in restoring the health of the seas? Discover an initiative helping sea anemone populations by growing them on land.