Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...
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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...
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...
Half-a-billion-year-old spiny slug reveals the origins of molluscs
A team of researchers have made an astonishing discovery of a new species of mollusc that lived 500 million years...
Warming stops tiny organisms working together
Hotter conditions prevent two tiny organisms working together for mutual benefit, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists studied a...