Whales and dolphins are suffering from impacts of climate change: Report

Whales and dolphins across the world are suffering because of loss of habitat, relocation of prey, and other consequences of climate change. Read more here.

Anchored ships will soon have time limits

Repeated calls have been made by local governments, MPs, community groups and First Nations about protecting clam beds, prawns, oysters and endangered species from the environmental impact of the anchored vessels. Read more here.

Scientists assess global maritime traffic during Covid19

The study, led by researchers at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the COVID-19 Bio-Logging Initiative, assessed changes to global shipping and fishing activity, revealing in unprecedented detail how the rapid implementation of restrictions and lockdowns affected human mobility on the ocean in 2020. Read more here.

Nature’s key role in climate action in the spotlight

A high level joint statement issued at the Dubai meeting underscores the urgency of putting nature and biodiversity loss at the heart of climate action, with new funding announced. Read more here.

Climate smart ocean planning in Antarctica awarded with 1.5M ERC starting grant

“The main objective of the PLAnT project is to support the development and implementation of sustainable, equitable marine spatial planning initiatives that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation in Antarctica and across the planet”. Read more here.