UK to introduce ‘world’s strongest’ ban on plastic microbeads
Plastic microbeads used by the cosmetics industry are to be banned by the UK government in an effort to eliminate the harmful impact they have on both marine ecosystems and human health
‘Octopuses tell people good conservation stories’
Tom Bawden, a journalist for the i newspaper, meets the team using octopuses to win over communities in Madagascar by demonstrating cheaply and quickly the power of conservation
How a little ocean optimism is helping clear up the blue planet
We take a look at the initiatives saving the underwater world this World Oceans Day
250,000 marine species catalogued in new database
A new database cataloguing sea life, including more than 6,000 previously undiscovered creatures, is now available online
World's Largest Marine Reserve
The Chagos Archipelago, in the Indian Ocean, has become the world's largest marine reserve
When the Boat Comes In
Colmans, an award-winning Geordie chippy with a sustainable fish sourcing policy, sets the standard
Marine Students in Green Sweep
Marine students from Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester have been rolling up their sleeves to add weight to this year's Great Dorset Beach Clean.
Sailing Out for Our Oceans
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Ecover set sail with Mike Golding in Vendee Globe.
Tidal Turbines the Way Forward
Renewable energy enthusiasts across the world were recently focused on Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough, for the installation of the first ever commercial tidal turbine system.
Cool Seas Online
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has recently launched its spectacular new Cool Seas website.
Marine Trips Support Studies
Cardigan Bay's rich marine environment has had parts selected as Special Areas of Conservation. It is hoped to ensure that theregion's wildlife is safeguarded for future generations.
Amy's Stories Help Save Our Seas
Nine-year-old MCS supporter, Amy Jones, decided to take her love for marine life, especially dolphins, one step further by writing a series of stories.
Waves of Change
The potential for using the power of the sea's tides and waves is being investigated by companies working in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Marine Connection
The charity, Marine Connection, was approached to help introduce young inner city learners to the world of the marine environment.
Marine Connection
The charity, Marine Connection, was approached to help introduce young inner city learners to the world of the marine environment.
Plugging into the Power of the Sea
This summer, a prototype marine turbine, designed to produce electricity from tidal currents, will be installed off the coast of Lynmouth, in North Devon. 'It works on the same principle as a [...]
