Marine Conservation
Marine conservation is one of the most important topics of conversation for scuba divers. After all, if we don't protect our oceans, there's no point diving...
Mystery illness killing smalltooth sawfish
Scientists are worried about a mystery illness killing critically endangered smalltooth sawfish in the Florida Keys.
MCS recommendations for more sustainable seafood shopping
The Marine Conservation Society recommends swapping some fish for more sustainable options, based on the latest Good Fish Guide updates
UK government to be taken to court for allowing overfishing
The UK government is being taken to court for repeatedly setting catch limits for fishing that exceed scientific advice
Citizen Science Month: How you can help save our seas
The Marine Conservation Society shares ideas for how to get involved with National Citizen Science Month this April
Indonesian activists face jail after exposing damage to marine park
Indonesian environmental activists face jail after exposing the damage illegal shrimp farms are causing to Karimunjawa Marine National Park
Oceans: Life Under Water podcast – E01: The Water Planet
A new 12-part podcast in association with Greenpeace UK is exploring life below the waves, with BBC presenter, Hannah Stitfall
MCS ‘State of Our Beaches’ report highlights need to cut plastic pollution
The Marine Conservation Society's annual State of our Beaches report, highlights the urgent need to reduce single-use plastic
Major study reveals size of Seychelles manta ray population
A major new study Seychelles has highlighted the importance of D’Arros Island and St. François Atoll for Seychelles' reef mantas
Reef-World wins Drops In The Ocean environmental fund
The Reef-World Foundation makes a splash with a monumental £335,000 win in Ocean Outdoor's Drops In The Ocean environmental fund
#whycoexist 2023 winner Emma Batty recounts her experience
#whycoexist 2023 competition winner, Emma Batty, shares her amazing Seychelles experience and her progress towards a career in marine conservation
Marine heatwave leads to decline in humpback whales
A marine heatwave could have been responsible for a recent 20 per cent decline in the Pacific humpback whale population.
Atlantic humpback dolphin protected by US Endangered Species Act
The Critically Endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin has been granted protection under the US Endangered Species Act.
Using satellites to monitor reef biodiversity
Using space technology, a team of researchers has developed a technique for monitoring reef biodiversity on a global scale.
Jason deCaires Taylor’s Sirens of Sewage
Jason deCaires Taylor campaigns against sewage with a new protest sculpture installation, 'Sirens of Sewage' on Whitstable Beach in Kent, UK
Wakatobi: at the forefront of Ocean stewardship
While some call for plastic bans and government regulations, Wakatobi has been leading the way in ocean cleanups since 1995
Reef Fish Identification’s Paul Humann dies aged 86
The co-founder of one of the world's most highly regarded fish identification books has passed away peacefully at the age of 86
UK Government announces new marine protected areas
The UK Government has announced new measures to protect the UK's waters, including 13 new MPAs safeguarded against bottom trawling
Scuba diving the Florida Keys – America’s coral archipelago
Exploring the vibrant coral reefs, many wrecks and conservation programmes of the Florida Keys and their exceptional scuba diving
Norway opens the door to deep-sea mining exploration
Norway has approved the exploration of an area of its deep sea floor for rare earth minerals - but what does that mean for the environment?
MMF’s research pivotal in establishing new IUCN shark and ray protections
The Marine Megafauna Foundation's decades-long research has been pivotal in establishing new Important Shark and Ray Areas for the IUCN
Green Fins adopted by Sandals and Beaches Caribbean resorts
The Caribbean’s all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts become the first to attain a portfolio-wide Green Fins membership
Join the Sea Ranger Service to help save the oceans
Get paid to help save the oceans with the Sea Ranger Service, which begins UK-based marine conservation training for young people this year
Population of seals and sharks rises off English coast
The populations of grey seals, sharks and rays are on the increase off the Cumbrian coast, but so too are invasive Pacific oysters.
Mobile laboratories deployed to enhance ocean species discovery
Repurposed mobile shipping container COVID labs are being deployed to assist with ocean research across the globe
Green Fins Indonesia now able to train trainers in-country
Two new Green Fins assessor trainers have been certified in Indonesia, which will help expand the initiative with in-country training
New Caledonia to extend area of MPA banning marine industrial activities
New Caledonia takes bold strides to further protect some of the world's most pristine and species-diverse coral reefs.
The Seahorse Trust’s sustainable charity gift partnership
UK seahorse conservation charity partners with local sustainable business to raise funds for continued Studland Bay protection
Blue Marine Foundation’s Ocean Awards 2024
The Blue Marine Foundation has opened the nominations for its 2024 Ocean Awards, to celebrate those making extraordinary efforts to save the oceans
AI and robotics being used to revive coral reefs
Robot arms are being trained to restore coral reefs off the coast of Western Australia, and have shownb some positive early results
St Helena Island recognized as Mission Blue ‘Hope Spot’
Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue Foundation has named the South Atlantic island of St Helena Island a Hope Spot, in support…
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