Vast ‘stranded assets’ if world continues investing in polluting industries
Continued investment in carbon-intensive industries will drastically increase the amount of “stranded assets” as the world moves to net-zero emissions,...
Alex Morrison
Falmouth to host first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship
The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship will be held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event is...
‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points
Governments can start a global cascade of “positive tipping points” to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to...
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet
Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and proposes 11 “golden rules” that...
Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to...
‘Marine identity’ can help restore the ocean
People’s deep connection with the ocean – their “marine identity” – can help us reset society’s relationship with the seas,...
Five-week voyage will explore hidden world of tiny ocean animals
Researchers on a five-week voyage will investigate the vital role of tiny animals called zooplankton in ocean ecosystems and carbon...
Ozone pollution reduces tropical forest growth
Ozone gas is reducing the growth of tropical forests – leaving an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each...