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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.

Vineyard Wind releases first batch of pre-construction fisheries science

The studies, commenced prior to a project approval on Vineyard Wind 1, are monitoring what impact, if any, the development of offshore wind power may have on marine life and environmental conditions and look at both commercial and recreational fishing.

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).

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.

HELCOM publishes maps on fish habitats

HELCOM has published several maps on essential fish habitats, publicly available online on HELCOM’s Map and Data service.

AutoNaut USV maps North Sea soundscape during lockdown

AutoNaut has played a vital role in enabling The Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) to seize upon the quiet of lockdown to map the underwater soundscape of the Belgian section of the North Sea.

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