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RanMarine: innovative solutions to fight water pollution

RanMarine, a Dutch startup, has developed autonomous water-cleaning devices that not only effectively remove plastic waste but also address other major environmental challenges such as oil pollution and harmful algae blooms.

How North Sea ship crash could have lethal consequences for wildlife

The 183m-long tanker was carrying about 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in separate tanks, some of which has poured into the North Sea.

NOC and Beyondly launch 5-year partnership to understand impact of ocean plastics

Over 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced each year, 10 million tonnes of which enters the ocean.

Port of Melbourne invests $890,000 in world-first shellfish reef

This project is part of TNC’s larger national shellfish restoration program that aims to rebuild shellfish ecosystems at 60 geographic locations across Australia by 2030.

Alfa Laval to acquire NRG Marine to advance innovative anti-fouling technology

NRG Marine’s technology uses ultrasonic microscopic bubbles to cause agitation to reduce fouling and hamper the rebuild of new deposits.

Declining Antarctic sea ice generating more ocean heat loss and storms

A new study shows that the ongoing decline in Antarctic sea ice is leading to more heat loss from the ocean to the atmosphere and an increase in storm activity.

Environmental disaster unfolds after two ships spill tonnes of oil in the Black Sea

The oil spill accident in the Black Sea demonstrates what environmental damage old tankers with Russian oil can cause around Europe

MSC welcomes updated whale chart and reiterates call for vessel re-routing to minimize collision risk

The original Whale Chart focused on helping seafarers plan their voyages and minimize the risk of whale collisions.

Ørsted and Van Oord install innovative and scalable oyster structures in the North Sea

Offshore wind farms provide hard substrate and undisturbed seabed, making them highly suitable locations for restoring the flat oyster population in the North Sea.

Saildrone completes survey of Gulf of Maine to identify potential deep-sea coral habitat

Two Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) gathered data at depths up to 300 meters around the Jordan and Georges Basins.

Southern Ocean absorbing more CO₂ than previously thought, study finds

New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has found that the Southern Ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought.

NOAA to provide $54 million in new funding to address marine debris

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will bolster NOAA efforts to combat marine debris across the U.S.

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