Mangroves mount a fragile green revival in Iraq’s toxic south

Sea-level rise and upstream damming have worsened saltwater intrusion in the Shatt al-Arab River, pushing brine deep into Iraq’s interior and threatening agriculture, fishing and marshland ecosystems. Read more here.

Aldi to fund 125 UK beach cleanups in 2025

The German discounter, which is marking its 35th anniversary in the UK, has donated £32,000 to help support the charity’s beach cleaning and litter survey project, Beachwatch, this year. Read more here.

Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status

The Isle of Man government has said it is “fully committed to environmental protection and transparency” regarding its Unesco biosphere status – despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea. Read more here.

First sustainable bay emerges in Palawan

A marine conservation organization is spearheading the expansion of the first sustainable bay in Palawan through the establishment of a network of marine protected areas (MPA) in Shark Fin Bay (SFB). Read more here.

Earth Month: How we’re keeping the ocean healthy

The ocean has provided humanity with food, livelihoods and a stable climate since time immemorial. Read more here.