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14 million tonnes of microplastics on seafloor

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has provided the first ever global estimate for microplastics on the seafloor, with results suggesting there are 14 million tonnes in the deep ocean.

NOAA grants to advance coral reef conservation science and management

These projects and studies will help address the three primary threats to coral reefs

Government of Canada invests in cleaner, safer coastlines

The $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways.

Climate change responsible for record sea temperature levels, says study

The Ocean State Report identifies other major strains on the world's seas and oceans from climate change.

Transforming the UK’s transportation and reduce emission through Zero-carbon Coastal Highway

A Zero-carbon Coastal Highway programme to transform the UK goods distribution reliance on road haulage could enable the UK to become a leading innovator in the global maritime sector.

Canadian tour operators clean up ocean debris during coronavirus pandemic

The project sustains ecotourism businesses as they navigate the devastating effects of the pandemic while protecting the ecosystems they rely on. Five companies from the Small Ship Tour Operators Association are involved in the clean-up.

Study: ‘Wrong-way’ migrations stop shellfish from escaping ocean warming

Ocean warming is driving sea scallops, blue mussels, surf clams and quahogs into warmer waters.

Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution

Study estimates that a cargo ship’s worth of plastics by weight will enter aquatic ecosystems every day by 2030 under current reduction commitments

Maersk Drilling sets ambitious climate target

As part of an overall sustainability strategy, Maersk Drilling has set an ambitious target of lowering the intensity of CO2 emissions from its drilling operations by 50% by 2030.

Report: Marine energy devices likely pose minimal impacts to marine life

However, scientists say there is still uncertainty around some issues, as there have been relatively few sizable deployments of marine renewable energy devices around the world where data can be collected.

Top North Sea emitter UK needs to electrify its rising oil and gas output to reach climate goals

The British government has set a goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

MOL obtains VSPS Certificate from Australia’s Department of Agriculture

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that it is the first Japanese shipping company certified under the Australia Department of Agriculture's Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme (VSPS).

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