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Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025

Alex November 16, 2025

The global cruise industry will gather in Bergen, Norway, on 17–18 November 2025 for the Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025 — a two-day event dedicated entirely to accelerating the transition to truly sustainable cruise operations. Hosted at the Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, the conference

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Marine Ecology News Digest – September 2025

Alex October 4, 2025

Oceans Under Pressure September opened with sobering news: scientists confirmed that global ocean acidity has reached a new critical threshold. Measurements now show surface pH values that many species can no longer tolerate for long. For creatures that build shells or skeletons — corals, oysters, plankton — this chemical shift makes life harder with every […]

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INMEX SMM India 2025 – South Asia’s Premier Maritime Exhibition & Conference

Alex September 8, 2025

The global maritime industry is entering a critical phase of transformation, driven by digitalisation, decarbonisation, and shifting trade patterns. Against this backdrop, INMEX SMM India 2025 is set to take place from 10–12 September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Widely recognised as South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference, the event is

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Marine Ecology News Digest – August 2025

Alex September 4, 2025

A Tipping Point in Heat & Bleaching August 2025 will be remembered as another grim milestone in the accelerating tale of marine heat stress and coral decline. According to Mercator Ocean International’s sea surface temperature bulletin, August ranked as the third-warmest August on record globally, with intense marine heatwave conditions affecting much of the

Innovation & technology News

Soft Robotics in the Deep: Gentle Machines for Fragile Ocean Life

Alex August 30, 2025

The ocean’s deepest parts are very challenging for marine engineers. The pressure is extreme, reaching 110 MPa, and it’s very cold and dark. This makes it hard for regular equipment to explore. Most marine robots use specialised metallic vessels to withstand the pressure. But these heavy, strong designs often don’t work well. The Nereus HROV’s […]

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How to Travel Sustainably: Top Tips for Ocean-Friendly Vacations

Alex May 31, 2025

The global tourism industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making up 8% of the total, as Nature Climate Change reports. This highlights the urgent need for sustainable travel. It’s important to think about how our holidays affect oceans and coastal areas. Eco-friendly tourism is becoming more popular as people become more aware […]

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Marine Ecology News Digest – July 2024: Marine Resilience, Climate Challenges, and Conservation Wins

Alex July 28, 2024

Coral Reefs Show Unexpected Resilience Despite ongoing climate challenges, coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean are demonstrating remarkable resilience. A recent study found that some reefs are adapting to warmer waters by hosting more heat-tolerant algae species, offering a glimmer of hope for these vital ecosystems. However, experts caution that this resilience may be