Latest ocean news
Urgent action needed from the new Welsh Government
Following a hard-fought election, we now know who will be responsible for Wales’ seas for the next five years.
Report finds even more reasons to ban bottom trawling
Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, Principle Specialist in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and MPA Officer Frith Dunkley detail the findings of a new report.
Plastic bag charge to increase in England
In an effort to curb the amount of plastic entering our seas, the charge for single-use plastic carrier bags is set to increase from 5p to 10p on 21 May 2021.
Our new report: Blue carbon and rewilding our waters
Our new report in partnership with Rewilding Britain: Blue Carbon – Ocean-based solutions to fight the climate crisis
The ocean’s solution to the climate emergency
Read our report on the importance of UK seas in helping the UK to reach its goal of net zero by 2050, and 2045 for Scotland.
More delays on Deposit Return Scheme: we need your support
In 2018, an amazing 25,000 people signed our Deposit Return Scheme petition. Now the government has launched a second consultation.
Don't cause a stink down your sink!: How to remove leftover cooking fats
Sewers clogged up with fat stop waste water reaching treatment works and can ultimately result in untreated sewage ending up on our beaches and in the sea.
Seagrass planting programme gets underway
Today, work kicks off on England’s biggest ever seagrass planting effort in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. We're delighted to play a part.
Fascinating facts about octopuses (not octopi)
Octopuses (not octopi) are amazing. Here are some fascinating facts that you may not know about these remarkable creatures.
Sustainability, seafood and Seaspiracy
We promised to come back to those of you who asked us questions after watching Seaspiracy. Our team has responded to some follow-up questions.
Rare sea sponge finally named
A unique purple sea sponge, discovered over a decade ago off the coast of Norfolk, has finally been named thanks to a school girl called Sylvie.
Zoe Lyons speaks out about beach litter
Comedian Zoe Lyons, speaks to our Ocean Ambassador Fernando Montano in the latest episode of our podcast, Oceancast.
Five sharks found in UK waters
Sharks are some of the ocean’s most captivating, and often misunderstood, creatures.
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.
