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OOCL Wisdom is the first in a series of seven methanol dual-fuel container vessels.
The technology, which safely gathers litter, natural debris and microplastics, has now been deployed in the heart of the busy Belfast Harbour Marina

Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day.

Two decades of data show climate change is transforming Biscayne Bay, study finds

Twenty years of observations show that Biscayne Bay, the largest estuary on the Atlantic Coast of Florida is becoming warmer, saltier, and more acidic, raising concerns for South Florida ecosystems and water resources.

NUS research on hybrid coastal protection to safeguard Singapore from rising sea levels

Associate Professor Peter Todd from the Department of Biological Sciences has been researching how to increase the ecological functioning of existing artificial shorelines for over a decade.

Fugro to deliver marine mammal monitoring supporting Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions

Fugro will install and maintain a network of eight static, silent seabed moorings.

MBARI DNA technology supports marine biodiversity surveys in Brazil

Researchers in MBARI’s SURF Center have developed powerful tools for collecting environmental DNA (eDNA)

New way of conservation: an acoustic device helps reduce bycatch of endangered Black Sea porpoises

The endangered Black Sea harbour porpoise is facing a critical fight for survival.

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast

A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.

UNESCO report: Gap in ocean carbon research may impact global climate predictions

The ocean is one of our strongest climate allies, absorbing a large share of the carbon we emit. Yet we still lack a full understanding of how this natural defense functions

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group to cease operations of sailing research vessel

The vessel undertakes systematic visual surveys for whales, dolphins, porpoises and wider marine wildlife around the Irish coast

Scientists discover 20 new deep-reef species in the ‘twilight zone’

Nearly a decade of data collected from dives to 300+ feet will help inform global conservation efforts for these understudied coral reefs

New study finds rate of U.S. coastal sea level rise doubled in the past century

This represents conclusive evidence that coastal sea level in the U.S. is accelerating, likely due to climate change

Black Sea oil pollution after Russian attack could last for years – Greenpeace Ukraine

Following Russian attacks on December 20th on sunflower oil storage facilities at the port of Pivdenny near Odesa, tanks were damaged, triggering significant and potentially damaging marine pollution.

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