The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and […]
Can dumping iron in the sea slow climate change?
Scientists and entrepreneurs have proposed geoengineering projects to modify Earth’s environment. Our expert Marion Fourquez weighs in on the value of tipping metal shavings into the sea. “The answer is both yes and no, and it should not be tested again,” says Fourquez, a polar oceanographer at the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography in France. The […]
The European Union and the Municipality of Vicente López organised a new day of cleaning up the banks of the Río de la Plata
Through its global campaign #EUBeachCleanup, the European Union carries out every September a series of awareness-raising and ocean activism actions worldwide. For the fifth time in Argentina, it took place on Saturday 24 and more than 2,250 kilos of waste was collected, mostly plastics and microplastics, thanks to the collaboration of 300 volunteers. In the […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Student and school activities for the promotion of education on ‘blue’ sustainability and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Increased mobilisation and engagement of children and youth in primary and secondary schools across the EU and in the Associated countries in the implementation of Mission objectives; Student and school projects implementing the Mission objectives and engaging and mobilising students, […]
More than 1,500 students investigate with the UAL the marine biodiversity of the Levante almeriense
These are primary and secondary students from 18 schools in the province who are participating, during the month of June, in the project ‘Evaluation and importance of algae and marine phanerogams for the fishing sector of the Levante Almeriense’ of the Center for Scientific Collections of the UAL. Through two sessions consisting of three workshops, […]
Europe’s bathing waters meet highest quality standards
The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2021 almost 85% of Europe’s bathing water sites met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards. The assessment gives a good indication of where swimmers can find the best quality bathing sites across Europe this summer. The assessment, put together by the European Environment […]
HORIZON EUROPE: The relation of young generations with the sea and water
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Provide input and evidence-based outcomes for shaping future initiatives, policies and strategies that address societal changes, future needs and expectations of young generations with regard to the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems and enhance ocean literacy among them; Better understanding of […]
Operation 30 Days at Sea 3.0 reveals 1,600 marine pollution offences worldwide
Frontex took active part in operation 30 Days at Sea, which was globally coordinated by Interpol. As part of the operation aimed at detecting environmental crime, Frontex planes and vessels monitored nearly 1 000 vessels. The operation’s tactical phase included the detection of 1,600 marine pollution offences, often triggering fines and follow-up investigations around the […]
Seaweed and solar energy join hands at sea
Two Dutch companies backed by the European Union have created the first marine algae and solar park in the North Sea, allowing solar energy production and algae cultivation on the same site. A marine solar energy developer and a seaweed company have created the world’s first solar and seaweed park in the North Sea. The […]