British study reveals ‘disturbing level’ of fibreglass in oysters and mussels
A new study has revealed worrying levels of fibreglass in oysters and mussels in British waters. The research authors...
marine research
Cross-border demand means boat brokers need better digital marketing
Over the last few years the recreational boating industry has been facing a shifting landscape. For boat dealers and...
Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research...
Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the UK, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic...
Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8m future transport fund
The UK has announced the 41 winning projects of the 2023 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition, which...
Decommissioned offshore structures offer ‘limited’ ecological benefits
Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are left in the ocean to serve as artificial...
First Antarctic science mission on polar ship departs
A team of international researchers has set sail on the RRS Sir David Attenborough to answer questions about how Antarctic...
Study reveals how UK’s shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life
A new study conducted by the University of Plymouth and Blue Marine Foundation has shown that the estimated 50,000...
Europe’s largest wooden schooner to depart for Arctic mission
Europe’s largest wooden schooner, S/V Linden will set sail from Svalbard, Norway, next week (1 September 2023) with a...
European study shows Covid’s mixed impact on industry in 2020
The first-ever study by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V., and boot Düsseldorf offers a unique insight into how...
