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Ghost fishing occurs when lost or abandoned gear remains active on the seabed, trapping and killing fish and crustaceans for many years.

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

The project is examining how a financial incentives can help tackle marine litter and abandoned fishing gear, and may result in creating a national deposit scheme.

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The project will deploy 40,000 Oyster Heaven artificial reefs pre-loaded with oyster spat, installed by Norfolk Seaweed.

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

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Starting January 1, 2026, any fish or fish products from fisheries without a comparability finding cannot be imported into the United States.

US to block seafood imports from 240 fisheries failing to meet marine mammal protection standards

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Accumulation of Invasive Algae in Tarifa.

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

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The Mission addresses the ocean and waters as one interconnected system and plays a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature, the European Commission said.

EU invests €116 million in projects to restore seas and rivers

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The consortium of companies, researchers and conservation groups says the initiative could support large-scale restoration of oyster reefs in the North Sea.

Half a million oysters to be released in Rotterdam pilot restoration project

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Martin Sisk, new chair of Ireland's Marine Institute.

New chair for Ireland’s Marine Institute

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"Several fisheries are in a dire situation": EU proposes new limits for Baltic Sea stocks in 2026

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Seawater temperatures in Northern Norway last August reached 18 degrees celsius, the highest ever recorded.

Scientists link 2024 marine heatwave in Northern Norway to record sea lice outbreak

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Dr Glenn Nolan has been appointed Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services (MEFSS) at Ireland's Marine Institute.

Irish Marine Institute appoints new director of marine environment and food safety

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Emerging industries of the blue economy have high development potential in Spanish waters.

Integration of floating wind and aquaculture is achievable, Spanish study finds

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Hawai’i’s Ocean Science and Technology has welcomed the project participants.

Hatch Blue supports seven startups focused on aquaculture, ocean health, and blue carbon

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Shrimp farming can have a "significant" carbon footprint.

New partnership to mitigate the carbon impact in the shrimp supply chain

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Harmful algal bloom in South Australia, July 2025.

AUD 28 million to combat harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia

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Ocean advocacy NGO takes legal action against the French State to stop bottom trawling

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Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary State Secretary, BMUKN, and Pamela Castillo, 30x30 Global Marine Director, WCS.

Germany joins international initiative to promote women’s ocean leadership

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Corbion has been participating in CDP's Climate Change and Supply Chain programs since 2016.

Corbion earns new sustainability certifications for excellence in environmental practices

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Pictured: first seaweed harvest underway at North Sea Farm 1 located within the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind park.

First seaweed harvest completed at North Sea farm located among wind turbines

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Environment

Environment

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

US to block seafood imports from 240 fisheries failing to meet marine mammal protection standards

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

EU invests €116 million in projects to restore seas and rivers

Half a million oysters to be released in Rotterdam pilot restoration project

New chair for Ireland’s Marine Institute

"Several fisheries are in a dire situation": EU proposes new limits for Baltic Sea stocks in 2026

Scientists link 2024 marine heatwave in Northern Norway to record sea lice outbreak

Irish Marine Institute appoints new director of marine environment and food safety

Integration of floating wind and aquaculture is achievable, Spanish study finds

Hatch Blue supports seven startups focused on aquaculture, ocean health, and blue carbon

New partnership to mitigate the carbon impact in the shrimp supply chain

AUD 28 million to combat harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia

Ocean advocacy NGO takes legal action against the French State to stop bottom trawling

Germany joins international initiative to promote women’s ocean leadership

Corbion earns new sustainability certifications for excellence in environmental practices

First seaweed harvest completed at North Sea farm located among wind turbines

EU and Iceland agree to boost cooperation on fisheries and oceans

Finnish partnership to improve water quality monitoring

Nova Scotia seafood companies awarded $1.73 million for clean energy projects

ISA outbreak prompts extended surveillance zones in Nordland County, Norway

Ocean Ecostructures closes €3M Series A to expand its operations in the Middle East

Norway reopens applications for land-based fish farming, tightens biosecurity rules