Responsible trade of marine organisms can play a crucial role in the protection and restoration of coral reefs. Learn about the actions and certifications that help safeguard our valuable marine ecosystems while also supporting the global economy.
For ten years, Stan Shea has been leading a research program on Hong Kong’s reef fish, uncovering the richness of marine fauna. His educational initiative involving volunteer divers is changing the perception of the local marine environment.
Discover how divers are combating the devastating SCTLD coral disease using antibiotic pastes. Learn about their efforts to preserve the world’s third-largest coral reef amidst this unprecedented outbreak.
In response to the fourth global coral bleaching event, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) along with partners like Arizona State University, CORDIO East Africa, and MSC Foundation, are intensifying their collaboration to protect coral reefs worldwide. Facing increasing threats, these institutions are joining forces to develop protection methods and promote global cooperation in this crucial area of environmental protection.
Scientists have discovered a new species of orange pistol shrimp in Dutch waters off the coast of Zeeland, which may indicate climate changes shifting crustacean habitats northward. The shrimp was found near a wind farm where biodiversity enhancement projects are underway, demonstrating the impact of human activity on the migration of marine species.
Discover how the Algarve community is working to protect octopuses, a key resource for local fishermen and Portuguese cuisine. Learn about the challenges and innovations in the region, which is transforming from a seasonal fishing village into a lively tourist resort.
Increasing extreme weather events are a disturbing reminder of the global climate crisis affecting us, with Earth’s temperatures at their highest in over 100,000 years. Learn how scientists are tackling rising carbon dioxide levels using innovative carbon removal methods, including strategies that utilize the natural capacity of oceans for carbon sequestration.
Reef Factory has announced the launch of a new feature called Social Reef in their app, Smart Reef.
The health of Caribbean coral reefs is seriously threatened, mainly due to diseases affecting the sea urchins – Diadema antillarum, which are crucial for maintaining the cleanliness of the reefs. Travis Graham from the GoldenEye Foundation emphasizes that the lack of research and funding is deepening the crisis, calling for global action to protect and study these ecosystems.
The Icelandic government is once again causing international controversy by granting the Hvalur company a license to hunt fin whales, despite previous bans due to the significant suffering of these endangered species. This decision, announced by Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir, has met with sharp criticism from animal rights defenders and international organizations.