Twenty countries participated in a 24-hour ‘Global Big Weigh-In’, removing 10.4 tonnes of litter from beaches, rivers, parks lake and coastlines, in a coordinated day of environmental action. “The only way we can tackle a big problem like climate change or ocean pollution is if we all are on the same page and work together. […]
Sleeping Giant, Ventry, Co Kerry. Expanded MPA network required to protect threatened marine species, habitats and ecosystems The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has told Ocean Focus it will ‘vigorously defend the huge progress made’ in marine habitats, in its obligations under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. In May 2026, the […]
Hundreds of projects supported through a five-year,€50 million climate action fund to 2027.
The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean, and melting of ice. “Planet Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Every key climate indicator is flashing red. When history repeats itself eleven times it is no […]
The State of Europe’s environment is ‘not good’ and is facing continued degradation, overexploitation and biodiversity loss, despite ‘significant progress’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Impacts of accelerating climate change are an ‘urgent challenge’, and the outlook for most environmental trends is ‘concerning’, posing major risks to Europe’s economic prosperity, security and […]
Asnauga, the Galician Nautical Association established to promote tourism and nautical sports, and represents the largest network of sailing clubs and marinas in the region.
Marine survival of salmon in the eastern North Atlantic has ‘substantially declined’ in recent decades however little is known about the migratory behaviour and distribution of populations. A new genetic tagging study published in the international journal Fish & Fisheries shows where young salmon gather and begin to migrate during their first summer at sea, migrating along […]
The Marine Institute is launching a funding call for a major programme of research in the area of blue carbon – identified as a way in which marine and coastal ecosystems can reduce the impacts of climate change by absorbing and storing carbon from the atmosphere. Funding of up to €1.6m has been earmarked to […]
Under the theme ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods, the United Nations says World Ocean Day (June 8) reminds us about the major role the oceans play in everyday life. ‘They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and critical part of the biosphere’. In recognition of World Ocean […]