Why Bangladesh must rethink its maritime education

With over 700 kilometres of pristine coastline and jurisdiction over a vast and resource-rich Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh stands on the threshold of huge maritime opportunity. Read more here.

Sharks, rays adopting offshore wind farms as habitat

Several shark and ray species were detected in and around Dutch wind farms based on traces of DNA in the seawater (eDNA). Read more here.

Divers lead efforts to rebuild marine habitats

Four Cambodian fishers have completed formal scuba diving and rescue training, transitioning from the risky practice of air-tube diving to safer, sustainable methods as they begin deploying ‘Fisheries Production Structures’ (FPS) to help restore marine ecosystems. Read more here.

Coastal megacities expose wildlife to ‘relentless’ boat traffic

The study focused on China’s Greater Bay Area, a coastal megalopolis encompassing Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Read more here.

Conservation group hits out ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

Conservation campaigners said they were “deeply disappointed” by John Swinney’s failure to include protections for “under threat marine habitats” ahead of next year’s Holyrood election. Read more here.