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With the coastal zone under increasing pressure from climate change and development, informed policy and management has never been more important. Thanks to the efforts of Copernicus and the European...

A new review by marine experts has revealed the locations, primary sources of funding and beneficiaries of large-scale marine and coastal restoration efforts taking place around the world...

Whilst total global fisheries landed catches declined from 1950 to 2016, small-scale fisheries (SSFs) landed catches increased. Amongst SSFs landed catches, approximately...

Sand mining in coastal environments brings huge environmental, social and economic impacts. A study discusses how best to manage these impacts, recommending "sand rights"...

Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels - just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which...

The Sustainable Ocean Initiative workshop on ocean-related capacity-building needs for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework will be held virtually from 5 to 9 June 2023. Find...

Marine and coastal ecosystems play a crucial role in keeping people and the planet healthy. They are home to millions of species, provide water, food, livelihoods and energy...

The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass...

Fishing and aquaculture provide a vital source of food, employment, trade and economic well-being for people throughout the world, for present and future generations, and should therefore be conducted...

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. World Oceans Day reminds...