Latest ocean news
How to celebrate a plastic-free Halloween
Halloween is a time when a vast amount of plastic is used and produced. Follow some tips to reduce your plastic usage this spooky season.
Rowing for the Ocean: Meet the Give Us A Wave Team
On 12th December 2025, a team of four determined rowers will set off on an extraordinary challenge: the World’s Toughest Row.
Eight scary sea creatures that really exist
Who needs make-believe monsters when we have real-life scary sea creatures? Our ocean is filled with scary creatures. Take a look if you are feeling brave enough.
Positive ocean news: September ’25 edition
From a government funding boost to the discovery of new species and protection of a coral hotspot, we've rounded up some of this month's good news for our seas.
Exploring the State of Blue Finance
As we continue to build upon our blue finance work, we explore the barriers and solutions to progressing an economy that delivers economic and social progress through ocean recovery.
Speaking up for our seas at UK party conferences
Our Parliamentary Affairs team will be making waves at this year’s political party conferences.
Positive ocean news: August ’25 edition
Dive into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species and sightings of known ones in new areas - or for the first time in 50 years!
Volunteer Voices: What drives us to clean our beaches
Ahead of this year’s Great British Beach Clean (19th - 28th September), we’re shining a light on the people who make it all possible - our incredible volunteers and finding out why they do it.
The UN Global Plastics Treaty starts today
Today marks the first day of the sixth round of the UN Global Plastics Treaty. Taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, the next ten days has the potential to be a significant global milestone in the fight to turn off the plastic tap.
Positive ocean news: July ’25 edition
From the rare sighting of a sea slug and a record number of humpback whale sightings to new marine protections in Portugal and Sweden, we've plenty of good news for you to dive into.
What does the Independent Water Commission's report mean for our seas?
The Independent Water Commission has set out recommendations to reform the UK water sector - we take a look at what they mean for the health and future of our waters.
Seven species of marine turtles
Marine turtles have been around for millions of years, covering great distances in our ocean and playing a crucial role in marine and coastal ecosystems. There are seven different species of marine turtles, six of which have been recorded in UK waters.
Less common jellyfish in UK waters
Our seas are full of jellyfish. You might be aware of - or seen - some of the more common species, like lion's mane or moon jellies. But there are some species which are less often seen, but just as fascinating.
Positive ocean news: June '25 edition
It's been a great month for making progress to protect and restore our seas. We round up the top good news stories for the ocean to celebrate the wins for our marine environment.
The governments of the UK are falling even further behind in their duty to recover our seas
All four governments in the UK have published the latest assessment of how our own patch of the global ocean is doing; it makes for sobering reading.
Marine turtles: Your questions answered
Ever wondered what the difference between a turtle and tortoise is? Find out as we answer your commonly asked questions about turtles.
Our joint letter demands a stop to forever chemicals in consumer products
Our mission to protect our ocean has never felt more urgent than now, as we confront a hidden but widespread threat to our seas – PFAS ‘forever chemicals’.
Look out for leatherback sea turtles this summer
With wildlife sightings season on the horizon, we shine a spotlight on the most frequently recorded sea turtle species in UK and Irish waters – the leatherback.
The protection and recovery of Lamlash Bay
Following Ocean with David Attenborough, we chatted with Don MacNeish, who features in the film, and Howard Wood about Lamlash Bay No-Take Zone, Arran. The pair co-founded the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) and secured protections for the area in
Our week at the UN Ocean Conference
We're at the United Nations Conference in Nice this week speaking up for UK seas