Thermal cameras and AI combine to tackle the ‘unseen whale’ problem
An AI-powered whale detection system using thermal imaging is being deployed to help ships avoid collisions with endangered whales...
Marine environment
NOAA invites comments on proposed changes to whale vessel speed rules
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – a US federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans...
Elephant seal pups image wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026
Matty Smith from Australia has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2026. Smith’s photograph – Rockpool Rookies...
Low water levels in 2025 lead to fewer canal rescues
River Canal Rescue (RCR) reports it responded to 123 major incidents in 2025 – emergency situations involving mainly grounded...
Shipping’s carbon chaos means fragmented rules may stall decarbonisation
Carbon schemes in shipping were meant to accelerate decarbonisation. Instead, they’re becoming a maze. As regional emissions schemes multiply...
‘Sharpiegate’ scientist to lead review into US vessel speed rules
Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),...
New specification for environmental performance of superyachts approved
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO/TS 23099, a technical specification developed to provide a harmonised method...
Shoreham Port launches ‘UK’s largest living seawall’
Shoreham Port has launched Southwick Reef, described as the UK’s largest living seawall, along the Harbour Arm in Southwick,...
Gruelling round Britain race doubles as floating science lab for marine conservation
The Crown Estate has partnered with the GB Row Challenge – a rowing race around Great Britain that collects...
Climate pledges vs lifestyles: The storm around billionaires’ yachts
In a time of climate urgency, an announcement of environmental funding has come under an unforgiving spotlight. When the...
New alliance promises cleaner seas for Poland’s fast-growing marine sector
Poland’s marine sector is set to gain new environmental-protection capabilities thanks to a fresh collaboration between two well-known industry...
