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Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and are vital for sustaining life on our planet. They are home to a vast array of marine life, provide us with oxygen, regulate our climate, and are a source...
The Reef-World Foundation Launches 'Let's Save Our Reefs!' Campaign to Protect Coral Reef Ecosystems in the Big Give Green Match Fund for the first time. As coral reefs face unprecedented threats, Reef-World aims to raise awareness...
It's a minefield trying to buy a sunscreen which doesn't harm the sea life. Even those trumpeting their green credentials are not always free from harmful chemicals and components. You have to read the label very carefully. So what are the nasties to look out for?
The ocean has warmed by about 1 degree C, increased in salinity and decreased in oxygen. Furthermore, acidity has increased by over 30%.
Plastic is a big problem for our oceans - a fact that has been widely publicised through environmental and conservation organisations. According to National Geographic, there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the ocean, with...
Scuba Schools International (SSI) and Mares have partnered up with the female-led diving team Edges of Earth Expedition. Together, they are amplifying ocean action and highlighting progress in marine conservation worldwide.
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“The surface is the skin through which our ocean breathes. It is a critical nursery ground for hundreds, possibly thousands, of species, and it is also one of the most vulnerable regions to human impacts. This is...
Conserving wildlife across the world could significantly enhance natural carbon capture and storage, a new study has found.
Published in Nature Climate Change and co-authored by 15 scientists from eight countries, the study examined nine wildlife...
Scuba diving is one of those hobbies that naturally entails a great deal of foreign travel, as you jet across the world looking to see new sites, make exciting discoveries, and have fresh and unusual experiences. When you’re thinking...
Corals in the northern Red Sea could hold the secrets for reef survival in warming seas.
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Coral reefs underpin the livelihoods of around a...