Weekly Ocean News 17 April
Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.
17 April 2026
How can we transition away from the most destructive forms of fishing?
UK fishing quotas have exceeded scientific advice in the majority of cases for the sixth consecutive year, as campaigners warn that persistent overfishing is pushing fish populations towards collapse.
15 April 2026
Against the evidence: The UK continues to overfish its own waters
UK fishing quotas have exceeded scientific advice in the majority of cases for the sixth consecutive year, as campaigners warn that persistent overfishing is pushing fish populations towards collapse.
14 April 2026
Labour Government deepens UK overfishing crisis
Six years after Brexit promises to end overfishing and restore fish stocks, over half of UK catch limits are still set above scientific advice, fuelling the collapse of key fish stocks.
14 April 2026
Weekly Ocean News 13 April
Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.
13 April 2026
Interview: Sophie Locke reflects on her career journey into conservation
Business Green interviewed Sophie Locke, Blue Marine’s Conversation Lead, on navigating ‘very steep but equally rewarding’ learning curves in her career journey to date.
10 April 2026
Dr Juliette Scott RIP
It is with profound sadness that we have to inform you that our beloved colleague, Dr Juliette Scott, died a few weeks ago.
08 April 2026
A third of UK waters are protected. Why are its seas still in decline?
A new government assessment finds the UK is failing to meet basic health standards for its seas in 13 out of 15 indicators, despite Marine Protected Areas covering 38 per cent of UK waters.
08 April 2026