Chile protects over half of its ocean
President Gabriel Boric has signed a decree that fully protects 360,000 sq km of the waters around the Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks.
10 March 2026
Protected: Meet the Wavemakers
Explore the 2026 Wavemakers cohort: the next generation of ocean champions joining the programme to gain the tools, confidence and connections they need to drive lasting change.
10 March 2026
Protected: Wavemakers programme launched to empower the next generation of ocean champions
The Wavemakers programme is a new initiative launched by Blue Marine, in partnership with Rituals and Edinburgh Ocean Leaders, to empower the next generation of ocean champions.
10 March 2026
Weekly Ocean News 6 March
Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.
06 March 2026
NGOs condemn UK plan to cut climate aid and Blue Planet fund
FOI requests have revealed that the UK government is set to cut, or drastically reduce, programmes designed to protect nature and the environment in developing countries.
03 March 2026
Weekly Ocean News 27 February
Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.
27 February 2026
BBC Radio 4: Mackerel’s off
BBC Radio 4 Today interviewed Blue Marine Foundation on Waitrose’s decision to remove mackerel from their shelves.
27 February 2026
UK supermarket first to suspend sale of mackerel citing overfishing
NGOs have welcomed the decision, but say more accountability is needed from the government in monitoring and limiting catch limits.
27 February 2026