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‘Help us save Poros’: Tiny Greek island threatened by fish farm

‘We cannot watch this go ahead without a fight’: Greek islanders are rallying against plans for a giant fish farm.

Moments

Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry about swimming near sharks

A new study has found that surfers, paddle boarders and swimmers peacefully coexist with these marine animals more often than they think.

Ocean

Drills and robots to protect Europe’s vital offshore infrastructure

In partnership with the European Commission

From powering our homes to connecting us with the world, marine infrastructure has become the backbone of our modern economy. But how secure are these vital systems?

Ocean

Should Europe worry about the risk of attack on vital infrastructure?

In partnership with the European Commission

Christian Bueger, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, explains the challenge Europe faces in ensuring the safety of its offshore critical infrastructure.

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Destinations

Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste.

Nature

‘They have a right to exist’: Sea turtles given legal rights in Panama

Citizens can now be the voice of sea turtles and defend them legally in Panama.

Climate

US town fights to save beaches from coastal erosion

A New Jersey shore town has been allowed to carry out emergency beach repairs amid a bitter fight with the state over how to protect its coastline from erosion.

Nature

Do not feed the seals: How Belgium is protecting its newest residents

Seals had disappeared from Belgium by the end of last century but now their numbers are on the rise.

Nature

Ecuador seals landmark deal to protect Galápagos Islands and cut debt

Ecuador’s ‘debt for nature’ swap hopes to protect the archipelago’s unique flora and fauna including many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

World News

A race against time to complete the largest ocean census in history

A global alliance of scientists and explorers has begun a race against time to find at least 100,000 new marine species in the next decade.

Ocean

How are Europe's blue economy sectors preparing for the future?

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Ocean, we explore how schools and industry are working closely together to ensure Europe's maritime sector is better prepared for the challenges ahead.

Ocean

Innovation companies linking academia and industry in the blue economy

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews speaks with Elisabeth Nordin, the Communication Advisor at Blått Kompetansenter working on the EU-supported BRIDGES project, which focuses on improving aquaculture education and training in the Nordic countries.

Climate

These climate heroes are giving us hope on Earth Day

With people taking part all over the world, here are our top stories of people going above and beyond for the planet.

Moments

Watch New Zealand's real life mermaids bring the hit film to life

Watch these mesmerising real life mermaids in a ‘magical’ New Zealand marine reserve.

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Are Marine Protected Areas working?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of #OceanCalls we’re discussing if Marine Protected Areas are really working, and what can we do to improve them.

Ocean

'The best pill for our inner health': Can the sea boost well-being?

In partnership with the European Commission

A study in Catalonia investigates the healing power of the coastal environment — but if marine ecosystems are not preserved, their benefits to human health can turn into hazards.

Ocean

Protecting our oceans is key to our health. But are we doing enough?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks with marine biologist Josep Lloret, who is assessing the ecological and social impacts of large floating offshore wind farms.

Earth News

Seabirds eating plastic are developing ‘plasticosis’.

Every day, around 8 million pieces of plastic spew into the world’s oceans. Much of it ends up in the guts of seabirds. Now, they're developing a disease.

USA

UN members agree treaty to protect marine biodiversity

For the first time, UN members have agreed on a 'once-in-a-generation' treaty to protect marine life in the regions outside national boundary waters, known as the high seas.

World News

Rising sea levels: the silent killer that is already a reality

During the last decade, rising sea levels have already been a problem for cities around the world and scientists warn of further risks.