Marine Science Related Content
Innovative methods to preserve pelagic fish species
Turid Rustad, Professor at NTNU sheds light on innovative methods to preserve pelagic fish species.
Environmental research: A future for advanced marine LTER data
Ilaria Nardello from European Marine Biological Resource Centre details the future for advanced marine LTER.
EMBRC-ERIC – European Marine Biological Resource Centre
The EMBRC is a global reference Research Infrastructure responding to the societal Grand Challenges through advanced marine biology and ecology research.
Marine biology and ecology research at EMBRC: A “Blue Enlightenment” era is dawning
Marine bioresources are growing in importance with the establishment of the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC-ERIC) – a unique research infrastructure for excellence in marine biology and ecology research
The Antarctic notothenioid fishes: An especially interesting and unique marine species flock
Arthur L. DeVries, from the University of Illinois provides a comprehensive insight into a unique marine species flock, the Antarctic notothenioid fishes
Tackling microplastics: Impact on the environment and the food chain
Dr Ruth Barnich, Principal Taxonomist at environmental consultancy Thomson Ecology explores tackling the issue of microplastics, with a focus on how we can better assess their impact on the environment and the food chain.
Ocean sciences: Advancing the frontiers of knowledge
The activities of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), a section of the National Science Foundation (NSF), in advancing the frontiers of knowledge around ocean sciences, are reviewed here by Open Access Government
Oceans heated by volcanic ridges and seamounts
Dr Karen Bemis from Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey gives a fascinating explanation of how oceans are heated by volcanic ridges and seamounts
The wonders of the Baltic Sea
Susanna Kaasinen, Project Manager and Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary at the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission – Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) explore the wonders of the Baltic Sea
The Oceans Protection Plan is transforming marine safety in Canada
Canada’s Minister of Transport, The Honourable Marc Garneau explores the Oceans Protection Plan and how this is transforming marine safety in Canada today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement in November 2016 of the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan marked the largest ever investment to improve marine safety and protect Canada’s...
Aalto University Arctic marine technology and vessel safety
Pentti Kujala from Aalto University provides a fascinating glimpse into the institution’s work on improving the safety of vessels present in harsh sea ice environments
The research group on Arctic marine technology and safety at Aalto University School of Engineering works towards improving the safety of vessels navigating in harsh...
Towards healthy and productive seas with strong marine biodiversity
Hans Bruyninckx of the European Environment Agency (EEA) explores climate change and marine biodiversity in this insightful article
Marine biodiversity, the global climate and our economy and social wellbeing all depend on healthy seas. Despite some improvements, our assessments show that the way we currently use Europe’s seas remains unsustainable....
The role of antifreeze proteins in freezing avoidance of polar fishes
Arthur L. DeVries at the Department of Animal Biology, University of Illinois provides an expert insight into antifreeze proteins in polar fishes
New data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in ocean litter around the UK
In 2016 there was a dramatic rise in ocean litter around the UK, with a high number of plastic items found on the seabed compared to the previous year
Environmental toxicology in the regulation of chemicals
A group of experts at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry-Europe shed light on the environmental risk assessment of chemicals
The European union explores new approaches to marine health
Karmenu Vella explains how EU policies will innovate our approach to oceans and help to ensure the marine health of our planet
New images show the worrying reach of microplastics
New images from Thomson EC show how far microplastics have reached into our food chain, affecting organisms on a microscopic scale
Good marine health remains a challenge due to climate change
Climate change and marine health are intrinsically linked. Open Access Government’s Ciara Ruane explains how the National Science Foundation supports both
Effective management of fisheries and fish quality
In September 2015 the UN will release the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide international development for the next 15 years. Out of the 17 goals, number 14 is to “Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development”, and is a topic of particular...
NFFO calls for CO detectors on marine vessels
A leading fishing organisation has called for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be fitted to all vessels following the death of two fishermen earlier this year.
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has called for carbon monoxide detectors (CO) to be installed on all vessels following the death of...