Latest ocean news
The future of the plastic problem
The last few years have seen plastic pollution campaigning come on in leaps and bounds.
Cayman Islands expand protected areas
Our friends in the Cayman Islands have shown great resilience in their ambitions to protect wildlife and habitats.
Using microalgae in sustainable aquaculture
A healthy diet should include at least two portions of fish a week, including one of oily fish. Could microalgae be in the answer?
Six facts about corals
Most people think corals are plants, but they are actually animals related to jellyfish. Here are six more facts you (probably) didn’t know about corals.
Is Scottish farmed salmon sustainable?
Why does the salmon farming industry in Scotland, as currently operated, pose serious environmental concerns?
Can I flush it?
What we flush down the toilet can have a harmful impact on our marine environment.
How cameras on boats could help end overfishing
Over 40% of assessed fish populations are subject to overfishing, ranking UK fisheries among the most heavily exploited in the world.
Slow fashion and reducing my impact
Many of our clothes are made of tiny plastic microfibres which pollute the ocean with every wash and wear.
Cutting back on plastic in the kitchen
I’m committed to learning and proactively doing as much as possible to reduce my impact and do my part to support a more sustainable world for everyone.
Perspectives on responsible aquaculture
If there’s not enough seafood to go around, should we downgrade the health advice or set about producing more seafood?
Our latest Good Fish Guide ratings are out!
Today sees the launch of the latest update to our Good Fish Guide sustainable seafood ratings.
Cutting back on plastic in the bathroom
Cutting out plastic from your life is a positive step that everyone can take.
A mission to protect seagrass beds in southern England
On World Seagrass Day 2021, our Sea Champion Clare from Plymouth explains what inspired her to study sea beds in southern England.
Teaching kids to care: plastic-free parties
Kids easily identify with the plight of animals and sea life, they’re so aware of the scourge of plastic pollution filling our oceans.
Are prawns a good environmental choice?
We Brits love our prawns – in fact, we love them so much they make into our top five seafood choices alongside salmon, cod, haddock and tuna.
Join the Big Seaweed Search
UK coasts and shallow seas are nicknamed a “goldilocks” zone for seaweeds - it is not too hot, not too cold for them.
Jellyfish superstars you can spot on UK shores
We’ve rounded up some of the jellyfish you’re most likely to spot on the UK coastline.
What are nurdles and why are they a problem?
Nurdles are small pellets used to make nearly all the plastic products we buy.
What is Remote Electronic Monitoring?
One of the most effective ways to improve fisheries management is to roll out remote electronic monitoring with cameras.
Using your signature to bring about change
For campaigns and petitions to bring about change, we need to consider if our goals can be practically achieved.
