Developing a UK seagrass carbon code
The UK has experienced a staggering loss of up to 92% of its seagrass habitat, resulting in significant negative impacts on both nature and people.
25 June 2023
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To make the case for marine conservation initiatives, we research and publish reports on a wide variety of subjects, from scientific discoveries to financial policy.
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Convex Seascape Survey Annual Report - Year Three
As we reflect on the second year of the Convex Seascape Survey, we stand at an intersection of knowledge, progress, and challenge. Our journey has taken us deeper into the enigmatic world beneath the ocean’s surface, revealing invaluable insights about the role of the seascape in carbon storage and how this could help mitigate climate change.
05 August 2025
Into the Blue: July/August 2025
This issue of ‘Into the Blue’ features trailblazing court cases which pave the way forward for environmental justice in the EU courts and a new report by Blue Investigations that reveals the exploitation of West African crews by European tuna vessels.
04 August 2025
Into the Blue: June/July 2025
This issue of ‘Into the Blue’ features trailblazing court cases which pave the way forward for environmental justice in the EU courts and a new report by Blue Investigations that reveals the exploitation of West African crews by European tuna vessels.
25 July 2025
The Hidden Cost of Tuna: Discrimination on board European fishing vessels
New report amplifies first-hand accounts of discriminatory treatment faced by many West African crew members working on board European vessels.
22 July 2025
State of the World's Saltmarshes
Saltmarshes are vital yet undervalued coastal ecosystems – home to extraordinary biodiversity, protectors of coastal communities, and quiet allies in our efforts to address climate change.
11 June 2025
Into the Blue: May/June 2025
This month’s edition of Into the Blue brings a significant opportunity to make a difference to the future of our ocean.
04 June 2025
Marine Protected Areas in UK Seas: Management of Damaging Fishing - 2025 Stock Take
By 1990, the UK had three marine reserves and joined the emerging EU Natura 2000 network, aiming to protect biodiversity under the Habitats and Birds Directives from COP 1992.
22 May 2025
An Environmental Husting for Guernsey – Formal Report
With an election due to take place on the 18th June, Blue Marine Foundation hosted an environmentally focussed husting on the 21st May, designed to inform and empower voters who care about the future of Guernsey and its natural environment.
21 May 2025
Ocean Brochure
Released alongside OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, the brochure supports a campaign exposing the hidden destruction of bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas and calls for urgent action to end it.
06 May 2025
Navigating Change: The role of Climate-Smart MPAs in achieving 30x30
Learn more about climate-smart marine protected areas (MPAs) and how they can help safeguard ocean ecosystems while advancing global climate and biodiversity goals.
24 April 2025
UK Kelp Recovery
Kelp forests are some of the most productive on Earth and provide a wealth of goods and services to human society. At the same time they are at risk from human activities such as climate change, destructive fishing practices and pollution.
28 March 2025
Into the Blue: March 2025
There is lots to discover in the latest edition of ‘Into the Blue’. Blue Marine Foundation is excited to open a public ballot for schools to apply for free tickets to attend the Future Generations’ Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH.
27 March 2025
Save African Penguins
Critically endangered African penguins face extinction by 2035 due to food shortages from climate change and overfishing, prompting urgent action to secure fishing closures around key breeding colonies.
08 March 2025
Building Climate-Ocean Education into the Curriculum: Teacher Training Guide
This guide explores the urgent need to equip young people with ocean-climate education that builds scientific understanding, inspires action, and supports a more hopeful, sustainable future.
17 February 2025
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