Protection for the High Seas Moves Closer with Ratification of UN High Seas Treaty
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Published: 19 September 2025
The BBNJ Agreement reached its 60-nation ratification threshold and enters into force on January 17, 2026, enabling marine protected areas in international waters and promoting scientific cooperation in ocean conservation.
Keywords: high seas treaty, BBNJ, marine conservation, ocean policy, marine protected areas, biodiversity, international waters
Does Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Have the Potential to Mitigate Ocean Acidification?
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Published: 10 November 2025
PML Professor Helen Findlay explores whether marine carbon dioxide removal methods could help counteract ocean acidification, examining the efficacy and potential ecological impacts of various mCDR approaches.
Keywords: marine CDR, ocean acidification, carbon dioxide removal, ocean chemistry, climate mitigation, alkalinity enhancement, carbon capture
4m Boost for Marine Robotics Research Capabilities
National Oceanography Centre
Published: 13 February 2025
NOC receives 4 million pounds from NERC to develop advanced biogeochemical sensors for autonomous underwater platforms including gliders and Autosub Long Range vehicles, with three projects: ASIMOV, MaSCOt, and SixSense.
Keywords: marine robotics, autonomous systems, ocean sensors, biogeochemistry, underwater gliders, ocean technology, NERC
