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,…
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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…
The importance of oceans in addressing climate change needs to be met with increased actions
The UNFCC has reiterated the growing importance of the ocean in addressing climate change ahead of COP29, following the publication…
Edinburgh startup develops ‘smart’ plastic that breaks down in the sea
E.V.A. Biosystems, a startup launched by the University of Edinburgh, has developed a ‘smart’ plastic that breaks down in the…
‘Irreversible’ environmental damage likely if microplastics not tackled
Scientists are warning of ‘irreversible environmental damage’ if action is not taken to tackle the spread of microplastics.
Consumers changing diets for environmental reasons, says MSC
A new study by the MSC has revealed that a large proportion of shoppers are changing their diets are doing so due to environmental concerns.
What Are The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 14 of the UN SDGs is focused on Life Below Water, emphasising the need to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and seas.
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