UK’s largest living seawall built on south coast a success

An artificial reef has been constructed in Shoreham port, to help local marine life regenerate, and to reignite local involvement with the coastline, and conservation projects within the area. Read more here.

How the climate crisis is impacting ocean ecosystems

On this edition of Call’s One Planet Series, we’re discussing the impacts of the climate crisis on our oceans, which holds vast quantities of carbon. Last year, the oceans set another heat record with global consequences. Read more here.

Barrier Reef conservation questioned as UNESCO awaits report

Australia has submitted its latest report on the Great Barrier Reef to UNESCO, outlining conservation efforts. Critics warn current measures are insufficient to address climate change, water pollution, and fisheries pressures, leaving the Reef at ongoing risk. ‘Read more here.

Scientists tune-in to unique sounds of eight fish species

New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), however, has found that even closely related fish species produce distinctive sounds that can be reliably told apart – opening up new possibilities for identifying fish by sound alone. Read more here.

Two weeks to go for the 2026 World Surfing Conservation Conference Gold Coast Queensland.

February is a massive month of world surfing events on the Southern Gold Coast. The World Club Championship at Snapper Rocks 13th – 15th and the Gold Coast Open WSL QS at Burleigh 18th – 22nd. Right in the middle of it all is the 2026 World Surfing Conservation Conference 16th – 19th February at Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University. Read more here.