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Spanish aquaculture is the flagship in Europe
Category: AquacultureRead More: Spanish aquaculture is the flagship in EuropeSpanish aquaculture maintains its leadership in Europe. Behind this milestone is a centuries-old tradition, avant-garde companies committed to protecting the environment and fruitful research work. The turnover of fisheries, exceeding 500 million euros per year, strengthens the leadership of Spanish aquaculture as a key activity for future food security. 27% of all European aquaculture production…
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France and Spain Take Bold Steps to Protect their Waters
Category: Marine ConservationRead More: France and Spain Take Bold Steps to Protect their WatersIn France, a “reserve of sea waves” is created to preserve the unique marine environment of Brittany. Local surfers initiated the establishment of this marine reserve to protect the physical structure and integrity of the waves in the region. The reserve status prohibits any activities that could alter the marine environment, such as building dams,…
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China Launches Blue Sea 2022 Marine Ecology Campaign
Category: Marine ConservationRead More: China Launches Blue Sea 2022 Marine Ecology CampaignChina has taken a significant step towards preserving its marine ecosystems and safeguarding its natural resources with the launch of the “Blue Sea 2022” campaign. This special law enforcement initiative aims to strengthen marine ecology and regulate the development and use of natural resources in the country’s coastal regions. The campaign is a joint effort…
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Fishing in the Southern Ocean: scientists call for a moratorium
Category: Marine ConservationRead More: Fishing in the Southern Ocean: scientists call for a moratoriumOn October 20, in the journal Science, ten scientists called for the signing of a moratorium temporarily banning industrial fishing activities in the Southern Ocean. Their recent studies indeed confirm that the current levels of fishing, added to global warming, have devastating effects on these waters, which are nevertheless essential to the planet. The Southern…
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Tracking Lobsters and Fish with Acoustic Telemetry in Brittany and Normandy
Category: Marine ResearchRead More: Tracking Lobsters and Fish with Acoustic Telemetry in Brittany and NormandyIn a collaborative effort, Ifremer, the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, has been conducting fish tagging missions in Brittany and Normandy since May 2022. The project, part of the European Fish Intel initiative, involves tagging sea bass, pollack, and lobsters using an acoustic telemetry network. With support from local fishermen, researchers are…
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Global Warming Deteriorates the Depths of the Ocean and Puts Our Food at Risk: Study Warns
Category: Environment & ConservationRead More: Global Warming Deteriorates the Depths of the Ocean and Puts Our Food at Risk: Study WarnsRecent research warns that global warming is significantly impacting the depths of the ocean, posing risks to marine species that serve as a vital food source for humans. The pelagic environment, encompassing areas of the ocean where marine life does not rely on the seabed, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The…
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One Rat Leaves the Whole Island in Australia Without Food
Category: Science & EnvironmentRead More: One Rat Leaves the Whole Island in Australia Without FoodThe volcanic island of Lord Howe in Australia faced a unique predicament when a rat was found on board a cargo ship carrying essential food supplies. As a result, the ship was immediately quarantined, leaving the island’s inhabitants in a challenging situation. To ensure the residents are not left without food, the Australian Air Force…
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Scientists Develop Bioplastic That Dissolves in Seawater
Category: Science & EnvironmentRead More: Scientists Develop Bioplastic That Dissolves in SeawaterThe pollution of the world’s oceans due to plastic waste has become a pressing environmental issue. To address this problem, researchers at the University of California San Diego have made a significant breakthrough by creating a polyurethane foam polymer that rapidly degrades in seawater. This innovative bioplastic offers hope for a more sustainable solution to…
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Cádiz to Host International Conference on Macroalgae and Their Applications
Category: Science and ResearchRead More: Cádiz to Host International Conference on Macroalgae and Their ApplicationsThe University of Cádiz and the Technological Center for Aquaculture (CTAQUA) are jointly organizing the ULVA International Conference, which will be held from September 12 to 15 at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. This prestigious event will bring together more than 80 participants from academia and industry representing 25 countries across Europe, Australia, the…
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The Danger of Nurdles for the Environment
Category: Environmental IssuesRead More: The Danger of Nurdles for the EnvironmentNurdles, also known as plastic resin pellets, are among the most common microplastic marine pollutants, posing a significant threat to the environment. These tiny plastic granules, each less than 5 mm in size, have been found littering beaches across the globe, from the coast of New Zealand to England. Unfortunately, hundreds of millions of nurdles…
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Science Images: Do These Strange ‘Moss Animals’ Threaten the Ecological Balance of the Oceans?
Category: Science & EnvironmentRead More: Science Images: Do These Strange ‘Moss Animals’ Threaten the Ecological Balance of the Oceans?Originally from Japan, Watersipora subatra is gradually invading oceans and seas worldwide. The introduction of a species into a new ecosystem can sometimes lead to irremediable ecological imbalances. In the marine environment, the consequences can be serious due to the difficulty of intervention. There are some spectacular examples, such as the tropical green algae Caulerpa…
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Why the Bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is a Disaster for the Whole World
Category: Environment & ConservationRead More: Why the Bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is a Disaster for the Whole WorldAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef is experiencing yet another episode of bleaching, marking the sixth occurrence since 1998 and the fourth in less than seven years. This alarming frequency has raised concerns among researchers and serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of global warming on our oceans worldwide. Let’s explore the phenomenon of…
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Tiger Anemone Discovered in Singapore Confirmed as New Species after a Decade of Research
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Exploration Team Ventures into South Australia to Observe Giant Cuttlefish Mating Season
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Study Suggests Climate Breakdown is Altering the Color of World’s Oceans
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