Experiment shows biological interactions of microplastics in watery environment
Scientists have learned over the years that when aquatic organisms such as zooplankton become exposed to microplastics, they eat poorly. Research at Purdue University now shows that their plastic-induced eating difficulties also limit the ability of zooplankton to control algal proliferation.
Sustainable fisheries: Listen to the local fishers
Portugal is one of the top three European suppliers of octopus, making this fishery an important source of income for many fishers on the Algarve coast.
Seagrass boost in Cornwall, brainwave in Australia
https://divernet.com/scuba-news/conservation/seagrass-boost-in-cornwall-brainwave-in-australia/
An “amazing” increase in seagrass cover has been reported in south Cornwall’s Cawsand Bay by the UK-based Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT), following the installation of the first Advanced Mooring Systems (AMS) there four years ago.
Ocean Power Technologies tackles illegal fishing with unscrewed marine technology
Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT), a provider of ocean energy and intelligent data services, is using its technology to combat illegal fishing practices and support marine conservation.
Griffith-led team discovers new algae species on Barrier Reef
https://www.miragenews.com/griffith-led-team-discovers-new-algae-species-1118520/
An international team of marine scientists, led by Griffith University, has identified and officially named four species of algae new to science, challenging previous taxonomical assumptions within the Porolithon genus.