Research story | 2025-04-02

How sand mining threatens our planet—and what we can do about it

For most of us, sand is just something that sticks to our feet at the beach. But in the global economy, sand mining is big business — and its’ effects on ecosystems and societies worldwide are often devastating, according to two recent studies by Centre researchers.

General news | 2024-12-04

Finalizing a global plastic treaty must be guided by independent science

Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach agreement. Pending a follow-up meeting, researchers keep calling on decision-makers to be truly informed by independent science when agreeing on a global treaty.

Research story | 2024-10-11

New study reveals key actors in global transshipment, boosting seafood transparency

For the first time, new research has identified the owners of all globally used reefers, the flags they use, and the fishing vessels they meet.

Research in short | 2024-10-02

Finding robust fisheries management strategies under deep uncertainty

Considering trade-offs between stock conservation and profitability can help fisheries become future-proof, finds new research.

Research in short | 2024-09-30

How to value marine DNA?

Marine organisms in all their diversity are increasingly used as a source of inspiration for innovation in medicine, technology and even the organisation of complex social systems. But what is the actual value of this largely untapped source of innovation?

Research story | 2024-08-26

Activities such as mining, dredging or heavy fishing still legal in over 80% of the EU’s marine prot...

The European Union aims to protect 30% of its marine environments. But so far, it’s still possible to either dredge, mine or fish intensively even in most areas which already are under protection.

Research story | 2024-08-12

Ocean life boosts innovation – new study maps genes in novel database

Marine biodiversity can play a key role in developing new medicines and other innovations. A new database makes marine genetics more accessible for policy and practice.

Research story | 2024-06-19

New project assesses biodiversity effects of shrinking Antarctic sea ice

How is the dramatic decline in sea ice affecting biodiversity? A new international research project, with contributions from the Centre, delves into a hotspot of Antarctic life, that is undergoing dramatic changes: the Weddell Sea.

Research story | 2024-03-14

Dumping seaweed in the deep ocean is a bad idea. Here’s why

Investments are pouring into projects that aim to grow seaweeds to then dump them in the depths of the ocean, all to sequester and remove carbon from the atmosphere. But such ideas are not backed by sound science and risk deteriorating ecosystems

Research news | 2024-01-29

Bird AI and sailing drones – green game changers for marine ecosystems

Groups of guillemots on an island in the Baltic Sea have unknowingly inspired how marine research can be done. Two AI-powered research projects can change how to monitor marine ecosystems – and potentially manage them in real-time

Research news | 2023-06-08

Envisioning alternative futures helps rethink human-ocean relationships

Imagining sustainable futures for the high seas may inspire change today, according to a recent study.

Research news | 2023-05-03

Time to put ocean sand on the global sustainability agenda

Sand is a key foundation of society, yet on the ocean sustainability front, it remains a blind spot, says new report

Research news | 2023-03-08

Growing “plastic smog” of 170 trillion particles afloat in the ocean

More than 170 trillion microplastic particles are floating in the World’s oceans, new study finds

Research news | 2023-03-06

Historic high seas treaty a win for planet and people

The new UN treaty on biodiversity in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction is a major step for ocean sustainability, according to centre researchers

Research news | 2023-01-19

Time for an "IPCC for the ocean"

Leading ocean experts propose a new International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) to build consensus and inform policy

General news | 2022-12-19

Andrew Merrie awarded for highly significant futures research

Centre researcher Andrew Merrie is awarded for his contributions to advancing futures work in ocean research

Research news | 2022-12-16

Lack of understanding of ocean risks can worsen inequities

Ocean-related risks are not well understood in the region which might be hardest hit by them, Sub-Saharan Africa, concludes new review

Research news | 2022-10-31

An ocean of ideas

New study reveals a forgotten element of the blue economy: designs and innovations inspired by marine life and the deep sea

Research news | 2022-10-21

Ocean conservation boosts climate change mitigation and adaptation

Marine protected areas can significantly contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, according to new study

Research news | 2022-08-19

To understand complex fisheries, researchers must think outside their boxes

Traditional approaches are insufficient, social-ecological systems thinking can better capture complex interactions between people and ecosystems