Norway’s coasts are famous for their stunning fjords, rich marine ecosystems, and thriving seafood industry. However, beneath the surface of these cold, clear waters, a silent crisis is unfolding: an population boom of sea urchins. While sea urchins are a natural part of the marine environment, their natural predators have dwindled in number due to…
There is a growing crisis at the base of the global food supply chain. The mismanagement of the world’s phosphorous supply is putting us at risk of food shortages in a few short decades. In 2019, 500 scientists signed The Helsinki Declaration – an open letter to policymakers around the world calling for urgent progress…
A UK company that makes packaging from seaweed has recently been awarded a grant of £1m via the Earthshot Prize. Established by Price William, the Earthshot Prize awards grants of £1m to five winners across five different categories aimed at solving the world’s most pressing climate issues in the next decade. The category ‘build a…
A shocking discovery in Antarctica A team of researchers from the UK and Greece have discovered seaweed growing 100 metres below sea level, in the icy waters of Antarctica. The UK Natural Environment Research Council set out to confirm the maximum depth at which seaweed can grow in Antarctica, and using a remote operated vehicle…