Scientists warn up of unprecedented coral reef damage in Australia due to marine heatwave

A recent report by BBC has highlighted the severe impact of a marine heatwave on Australia’s coral reefs. Read more here.

Seagrass restoration project in Falmouth Bay consultation

The project is a collaboration between Cornwall Council, the Ocean Conservation Trust, the University of Exeter, Falmouth Harbour, and Falmouth Marine Conservation Group. Read more here.

Experts call for advanced tech to protect marine mammals

Acoustic monitoring involves recording the sounds made by marine mammals, such as vocalizations and clicks while passive uses fixed or mobile recording devices to detect and record their sounds. Read more here.

Whale feeding insights to boost conservation efforts

Australian southern right whales visit a broader range of foraging habitats compared to the neighbouring New Zealand population, according to a team of international researchers. Read more here.

Ocean based carbon storage ramps up, bringing investment and concern

Tipped as a way to address “hard-to-abate” emissions from industries such as cement, steelmaking and chemicals, it’s hailed by proponents as a viable and necessary part of the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Read more here.