Microplastics found in Mediterranean Pelagic fish

A research study co-led by the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM, CSIC), together with the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO, CSIC), has revealed the worrying presence of microplastics in the stomachs of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the western Mediterranean. Read more here.

The numbers prove that plastic bag bans work

The noticeable impact of law-making is a sharp contrast to the many years of effort spent urging individuals to voluntarily bring reusable bags when shopping. Read more here.

Flawed fisheries science ‘cause for concern’

The authors, who include well-known US fisheries scientist Professor Ray Hilborn, call for the rigour of peer reviews and editorial management to be strengthened, and say journal publishers must ensure the reliability of papers they publish. Read more here.

Scripps oceanography lands grants to study climate change’s impact on marine life brains

UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography will receive a $10 million grant over four years to study how climate change is impacting the way marine animals‘ brains change in warming oceans, school officials said. Read more here.

Churna Island designated MPA, boosting marine conservation efforts

This long-awaited decision marks a significant step in protecting the island’s rich marine biodiversity and reflects the sustained efforts and achievements of IUCN Pakistan towards coastal and marine protection in Pakistan. Read more here.