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Jellyfish blooms and impacts on marine ecosystems - The term 'jellyfish bloom' refers to a phenomenon in which there is a rapid and massive increase in the population of jellyfish...

The AAC calls for a reform of the EU aquaculture policy - Aquaculture is set to become a sector of primary importance in the upcoming revision of the European Union...

Fibreglass from Abandoned Boats Contaminates UK Coastal Waters and Enters Food Chain - UK scientists warn that fibreglass from end-of-life vessels is contaminating the food chain. A joint study by...

Hybrid Forum on "Sustainable Development of Coastal Communities through Blue Transformation" to be Launched by CIHEAM Bari - CIHEAM Bari - Sede di Tricase launches the Hybrid Forum on "Sustainable...

GFCM approach to mitigating interactions between fisheries and vulnerable species - The Mediterranean and Black Sea region is one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots, due to its wealth...

Algae forests: a solution to climate change - Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting every aspect of life on Earth. While reducing carbon...

Science and Fisheries together to tackle the threat of marine litter - Marine litter is one of the most serious threats to the health of marine ecosystems. Every year, millions...

IUCN Africa Conservation Forum 2024 opened in Nairobi, Kenya - The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest global conservation organisation, is pleased to announce the IUCN...

Madagascar Unveils National Action Plan to Boost Aquaculture and Fisheries Sector - Madagascar's aquaculture production reached 30,000 tonnes in 2023. "This production potential needs to be increased to meet the...

AZTI develops a genetic method to facilitate an ecosystem approach to fisheries management - European directives such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive or the EU's Common Fisheries Policy require...