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

Research news | 2022-06-27

Sand extraction: the biggest resource crisis you’ve never heard about

Sand is the world’s most exploited mineral but little is known about the industry behind it

Research news | 2022-06-23

What's at stake at the UN Ocean Conference?

We asked some of our experts why all eyes are turned to the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon

Research news | 2022-06-23

Where to find us at the UN Ocean Conference

Where and when to find us during the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal 27 June - 1 July

Research news | 2022-06-21

Ocean research lacks female leaders

In senior academic positions women are still struggling to break the glass ceiling, new study shows

Research news | 2022-06-07

Celebrating World Ocean Day 2022

On June 8 we celebrate World Ocean Day by highlighting our research and policy work on marine issues

Research news | 2022-05-04

What will it take to save the human ocean?

Seminar on ocean sustainability highlights importance of urgent and collaborative stewardship of the big blue

Research news | 2022-04-20

Can seaweed save the climate?

No, but it comes with different potential that deserves more research, new study says

Research news | 2021-12-13

In a warming world the ocean will struggle as a carbon sink

Biological feedbacks mean the ocean will struggle to remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as expected