Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating plastic food containers
Harmful PFAS chemicals are being used to hold food, drink and cosmetics, with unknown consequences for human health Many of the world’s plastic containers and bottles are contaminated with toxic PFAS, and new data suggests that it’s probably leaching into food, drinks, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products and other items at potentially high levels. […]
Listening to the seabed to limit collisions with cetaceans
A new tool will soon join the long list of options available to those who travel the world’s oceans to avoid collisions with cetaceans. The Bombyx 2 project proposes to submerge buoys that will listen for the presence of these underwater animals to warn of their presence.
‘Heat dome’ probably killed 1bn marine animals on Canada coast, experts say
British Columbia scientist says heat essentially cooked mussels: ‘The shore doesn’t usually crunch when you walk’ More than 1 billion marine animals along Canada’s Pacific coast are likely to have died from last week’s record heatwave, experts warn, highlighting the vulnerability of ecosystems unaccustomed to extreme temperatures. The “heat dome” that settled over western Canada […]
Spain Plans to Install 1-3 GW of Floating Wind Turbines by 2030
Spain plans to install floating wind turbines on the deep waters off its coasts with capacity to generate between 1 and 3 gigawatts of power by 2030, its Energy and Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.As part of a global shift away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels, governments and companies are
Reinventing sails to save the seas
We see them, we need them, but what are they doing to the planet? Maybe sailing can come to the rescue. In this report by The Big Idea, the Spanish startup bound4blue is reinventing the sail to make the shipping industry more sustainable: If the shipping industry was a country, it would be the sixth-most […]
New model accurately predicts how coasts will be impacted by storms and sea-level rise
Scientists have developed a simple algorithm-based model which predicts how coastlines could be affected by extreme storms and predicted rises in sea levels and – as a result – enables communities to identify the actions they might need to take in order to adapt.
How Can Governments Stop the Deadliest Form of Ocean Plastic?
From implementing extended producer responsibility schemes to banning harmful single-use plastic items, governments at all levels have the ability to make a big difference on all forms of ocean plastic pollution. This is particularly true on the issue of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear—also known as ghost gear. Ghost gear is the single deadliest […]
US Congress urged to support maritime decarbonization with at least $20B
Fifteen port authorities, industry groups and environmental organizations have signed a letter calling on the US Congress to include at least $20 billion in any infrastructure deal to support the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Henri-Lloyd has become the new official clothing partner for the Junior Offshore Group, JOG. The partnership will focus on four key areas – youth sailing, sustainable clothing, repairs, and sponsorship of the JOG Lymington to Cowes race on Saturday 18th September 2021. This summer, Henri-Lloyd will also launch an official merchandise range for JOG members. […]
Florida Keys Faces Tough Choices for Coping With Rising Seas
Long famed for its spectacular fishing, sprawling coral reefs and literary residents such as Ernest Hemingway, the Florida Keys is now acknowledging a previously unthinkable reality: it faces being overwhelmed by the rising seas and not every home can be saved. Read more on E360 →
