Tag: Oceans
UN agency calls for urgent adoption of ‘blue pact’ to protect oceans
In its latest report, the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) calls for the adoption of a global “blue pact” for the oceans. The goal? Sustainable use of…
Off Japan, a fish filmed at more than 8000 meters deep, a first
Off the coast of Japan, scientists from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and the University of Western Australia have filmed the deepest fish ever seen on the sea…
The temperature of the world’s oceans has risen to an all-time high – and the warming natural phenomenon is just beginning
Scientists are very worried, because the El Niño phenomenon is starting, during which the average temperature of the sea waters will rise. Oceanographers discovered in mid-March that the average temperature…
The schooner “Tara” leaves to explore the impact of pollution on European coasts
From north to south, in different seasons, at all scales, the Tara Europa scientific expedition aims to analyze and understand all the functioning of the immense diversity of life on…
the International Seabed Authority under pressure
The UN agency in charge of the regulation of deep seas must decide in the coming weeks on their mining. And the subject is controversial: the ocean floor is home…
after the decision of the Council of State, a difficult compromise between NGOs and fishermen
Monday, March 20, the Council of State ordered the French government to close certain fishing areas in the Bay of Biscay to ensure the survival of dolphins. Although this decision…
The SeaCleaners tackles the scourge of plastic pollution in Indonesian waters
In Indonesia, the NGO The Sea Cleaners launches its plastic pollution control program on Monday 20 March. First step in Bali, where the operation is set up with the collaboration…
With “Immersion”, Hélène Artaud questions our relationship to the oceans
/ Podcasts / Book France How our relationship with the ocean has changed over the centuries, and more specifically in recent years… This is the question addressed by the France…
The world’s oceans are threatened by plastic smog
Published: Just now full screen Since 2005, researchers have seen a rapid increase in the amount of microplastics. According to the study, this may be connected to the exponential growth…
Treaty on the oceans: “A very big step for the protection of the high seas”
For many observers, it is a “historic” document which has just been signed by members of the UN. The text of the treaty to protect the high seas, finalized by…