An estimated 640,000 metric tons of abandoned or lost fishing equipment, or ‘ghost gear,’ enters the ocean every year, equivalent in weight to more than 50 thousand double-decker buses. In…
The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, has announced that its latest ocean cleanup prototype system – System 001/B – is…
As the Global Week to act for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comes to an end, Project AWARE launches a new interactive infographic to illustrate and map how…
The Reef-World Foundation and Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) have announced that Egypt is adopting Green Fins environmental standards to protect its coral reefs. Through the implementation of the…
The second Maldives Manta Festival took place on B. Eydhafushi from 20-21st September 2019 and was a booming success. The Baa Atoll Manta Festival, collaboratively spearheaded by Manta Trust, the…
In an exclusive video for Scubaverse, Jeff Goodman highlights the importance of seagrass beds and talks to marine biologists about how they are being restored in the UK. Get involved…
In an exclusive interview for Scubaverse, Sue Sayer of the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust talks to Jeff Goodman about their marine life and human activity boat survey. Find out…
Rob Thompson from Fathoms Free and Dave Kennard from Neptune’s Army of Rubbish Cleaners (NARC) talk to Jeff Goodman about clearing nets and other discarded rubbish from the sea. Find…
Marine Conservation Society launches month-long Plastic Challenge detox The Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) annual ‘Plastic Challenge’ starts TODAY, Monday, July 1st, and some big names are taking part. It’s…
Award-winning Photographer and Ocean Ambassador Ellen is on her travels again and doing some important work… but where is she this time? Check back here for another update soon! Find…