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One Man Swims for Sharks – and Changes the Way We See Them
Summer is the time of year when most people flock to beaches and enjoy the sea, making it the perfect moment to talk about situations that call for caution — but also about those rooted in myths. Many people harbor…
A Mobile Game That Teaches Us About Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Resource Conservation
Learning doesn’t always have to come from textbooks, nor does it need to be strict, systematic, or imposed. Sometimes the most meaningful lessons are absorbed when we least expect it – while relaxing, having fun, or simply spending time doing…
The World’s Longest Underwater Tunnel – An Engineering Marvel with an Ecological Imprint
The future of infrastructure projects demands sustainability as a top priority at every stage, from concept to completion. One of the most ambitious European projects, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, exemplifies this new paradigm. As the longest underwater tunnel in the world,…
A 600-Year-Old Coral Records Changes in Pacific Ocean Temperatures
Global warming is affecting the increase in sea and ocean temperatures, leaving its mark on underwater life. One such coral in Fiji, over 600 years old, has recorded how the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean have changed throughout its long…
Global Fund for Coral Reefs Approves More than 25 million USD in Additional Funding for Resilience Action
In the face of increasing threats to coral ecosystems and the recent announcement of a fourth global coral bleaching event, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) Executive Board has announced over 25 million USD in additional grant funding to…
France Commits to Big Offshore Wind Volumes
Last year France raised its offshore wind target for 2050 to 45 GW, with an intermediate target of 18 GW by 2035. On 2 May the Government published a new offshore auction schedule. It clarifies auction timelines, identifies new sites…
Oil Spills Pose a Bigger Threat to Freshwater Ecosystems
Oil spills are a major environmental problem that occurs every year worldwide, affecting oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes. Although the world is familiar with the issues and changes in salt water, the effects oil spills have on freshwater are less…