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From the discovery of new species to sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years!), we have plenty of marine life positivity to share this month.

In the words of one dedicated volunteer: “Clean shores today, bright futures tomorrow.”

Today marks the first day of the sixth round of the UN Global Plastics Treaty. Taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, the next ten days has the potential to be a significant global milestone in the fight to turn off the plastic tap.

From the rare sighting of a sea slug and a record number of humpback whale sightings to new marine protections in Portugal and Sweden, we've plenty of good news for you to dive into.

The Independent Water Commission has set out recommendations to reform the UK water sector - we take a look at what they mean for the health and future of our waters.

It's been a great month for making progress to protect and restore our seas. We round up the top good news stories for the ocean to celebrate the wins for our marine environment.

Just a week after we joined ocean leaders gathering in Nice to agree on the way forward for global ocean protection, all four governments in the UK have published the latest assessment of how our own patch of the global ocean is doing; it makes for soberi

Our mission to protect our ocean has never felt more urgent than now, as we confront a hidden but widespread threat to our seas – PFAS ‘forever chemicals’.

Following Ocean with David Attenborough, we chatted with Don MacNeish, who features in the film, and Howard Wood about Lamlash Bay No-Take Zone, Arran. The pair co-founded the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) and secured protections for the area in

We were at the United Nations Conference in Nice this week speaking up for UK seas.

The UN Ocean Conference 2025 is a big moment for the future of our global ocean.

Looking for some ocean optimism? Dive into our latest round up of good news stories for our seas.

We're concerned new reforms could potentially undermine the spirit of the Bathing Water Regulations to protect the health of water users.

Looking for a splash of optimism? Check out the latest good news stories for our seas with this round-up.

Aleksandra Chernysheva (Parliamentary Affairs Officer) reflects on whether the UK Government is ignoring nature at the expense of economic growth, and how a healthy marine environment can deliver both.

We've updated our Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice, and mackerel ratings have dropped.

We hear from Oshin, who has been working with us on turtle nesting surveys in the Turks and Caicos Islands, about her experience of helping to protect this valuable species.

With warmer weather on the horizon, we share how you can make the most of your time at the beach this spring, while helping to protect the UK’s seas and coastlines.

Dive into your latest monthly round-up of good news for our seas.

The Independent Water Commission has launched a call for evidence - seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales. The deadline to take part is 23 April, with recommendations made to the UK and Welsh governments by June.  Here in