Global sea surface temperatures break records for this time of year
Global sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have exceeded the record levels set in 2024, hinting at the potential for further record…
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Ocean temperatures reached a ‘record high’ last year
In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances…
Microplastics impact the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide, study finds
Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth’s oceans to absorb…
Fujitsu develops ‘blue carbon’ measurement tool
Fujitsu has announced the development of a system to measure and verify ‘blue carbon’ – in other words, carbon absorbed and…
Shipping companies join forces to form Maritime Association for Clean Seas
Shipping companies including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Britoil Offshore Services have come together to form the…
The Philippines is the top contributor of ocean plastic waste
The Philippines is responsible for some 356,371 metric tonnes of plastic waste in the planet’s oceans on an annual basis,…
Thai Union calls for accelerated collective action on ocean conservation
Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, has called for greater collective action to conserve the…
UN Ocean Conference to establish ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan’
The UN Ocean Conference, taking place in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June, will culminate in the establishment of…
WWF calls for moratorium on deep seabed mining
WWF has called on governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its environmental risks, and has published a report…
Azores establishes largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, has passed legislation to establish the largest marine protected area (MPA) network in…
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