Litter is one of the most serious environmental issues facing the world’s oceans and poses risks to human health and well-being.
marine pollution
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Limfjorden, a scenic waterway winding through Northern Denmark, is the country’s largest fjord and a vital natural and cultural resource. But high numbers of lost or abandoned fishing nets – known as ghost nets – are threatening the fjord’s biodiversity,
A new report reveals how seven out of nine critical planetary boundaries that keep life on Earth stable and healthy have been crossed.
As pollution and climate change threaten our ocean, Croatian start-up SeaCras is stepping up with smart technology to help protect marine environments. Behind this innovation is a compelling story of scientific ambition turned entrepreneurial success and backed by the EU BlueInvest initiative.
The #EUBeachCleanup Campaign is a campaign organised by the European Union in partnership with the United Nations, and with the friendly collaboration of the Smurfs.
Issue 617: A study of bacteria on microplastics in nine European rivers shows salinity to serve as a barrier stopping serious pathogens travelling large distances on plastic debris.
EU sulphur oxide emissions have decreased by approximately 70% since 2014, primarily due to an Emission Control Area in Northern Europe.
The European Commission welcomes agreement at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as a meaningful step towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global shipping by 2050.
