-7.4 C
New York

Ecology

New innovation programme to support the development of the Blue Economy

The UK Hydrographic Office has launched a new innovation programme to help start-ups and innovators develop new solutions that support safe, secure and thriving oceans

NOAA and partners advance mission to restore Florida Keys coral reefs

More than $1 million in NOAA funding will support research, development, capacity-building, and restoration for the innovative Mission: Iconic Reefs effort.

VIDEO: New digital project to tackle flood hazard

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) one of seven individual grants that will use cutting-edge digital technology to advance environmental outcomes.

Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill

MOL announces Initiatives aiming for recovery of Environmental Damage from the Wakashio Incident, and to Contribute to the Mauritian Community

Humans’ construction ‘footprint’ on ocean quantified for first time

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have collaborated on a new study which for the first time shows the full extent of human development in oceans.

Research: Ocean acidification causing coral ‘osteoporosis’ on iconic reefs

Acidification is affecting corals' ability to build their skeletons

Alaska’s salmon are getting smaller, affecting people and ecosystems

A comprehensive study of four salmon species across all regions of Alaska finds salmon are returning to rivers smaller and younger than in the past

NOAA awards $2.7 million in grants for marine debris removal and prevention

Matching grants bring total to $5.9 million for 23 projects across 18 U.S. states and territories

Specialized camera system gives unprecedented view of ocean life

Scientists use a specialized underwater camera system to image plankton in situ, under the water.

Port of Tallinn and ferry companies join forces to tackle cigarette butt pollution

The broader aim of the campaign is to contribute to the cleaner state of the Baltic Sea.

Study: A toxic cocktail in Norwegian waters – chemicals from car tires rubber

A lot of this rubber enters coastal marine environments in Norway, both from tire wear on roads and in snow removed from artificial turfs.

Vessel concept design to remove floating plastic

The vessel and river recovery system are aimed at recovering plastics in rivers before they reach the ocean

Recent articles

spot_img