Ship Recycling and Hong Kong Convention
Ship recycling refers to the process of dismantling and disposing of marine vessels that have reached the end of their useful life. Ship recycling is a complex and highly regulated […]
Marine science
MARPOL Annex VI : Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is a critical global initiative that aims to minimize maritime pollution and protect the world’s oceans and marine ecosystems. […]
Scientists Can Now Predict Traits for All Fish Worldwide
New research takes a “Robin Hood” approach to provide missing information on data-poor fish species for more effective ecosystem based fisheries management. Scientists can now predict growth, survival, and reproductive […]
UK Announces £1.6bn Water Pollution Plan
The UK has pledged to try and clean up its act, announcing a new £1.6 billion plan to reduce the unacceptable levels of pollution in its waterways. The news marks […]
Raising Environmental Awareness in Maritime: Role of International Conventions in Preventing Pollution
The Importance and Services of Marine Ecosystem The marine environment is an essential component of the global life-support system. Oceans cover 71 per cent of the Earth’s surface and provide […]
Chinese research ship completes deep-sea research mission in waters near Oceania
China’s scientific research ship Tansuo-1 returned to the city of Sanya in south China’s Hainan Province on Saturday, after completing its first international manned deep-diving scientific research mission in […]
UN Delegates Reach Historic Agreement on Protecting Marine Biodiversity in International Waters
“This action is a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive trends facing ocean health, now and for generations to come,” said the UN chief in […]
Marine Biology
Marine biology is a fascinating and diverse field of study that focuses on the study of living organisms and their interactions with the marine environment. It encompasses a wide range […]
Maritime Industry: Contributing to Global Warming and Damaging Oceans and Seas
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by humanity today. The rise in temperatures caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions has far-reaching consequences for our planet’s ecosystems, […]
Crude oil pollution and biodegradation at the Persian Gulf: A comprehensive and review study
By Mehdi Hassanshahian, Nazanin Amirinejad, and Mahla Askarinejad Behzadi The Persian Gulf consider as the fundamental biological marine condition between the seas. There is a different assortment of marine life forms including corals, […]