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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Overfishing is depleting global fish stocks: Here’s what we can do about it

Gathering reliable data from the high seas can be difficult and opaque.

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Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

For producers of microplastic ‘nurdle’ pellets, the price of packaging is often more than the cost of letting it spill into the ocean.

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Empty oceans

Fish stocks and seas face multiple threats, but marine scientists are working to find solutions to restore our vast blue ecosystem.

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Bait to plate: making fishing supply chains more transparent

Lessons from the ethical clothing movement, forest stewardship and other transparency initiatives could help end illegal fishing.

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Dulling the ocean racket to save fish stocks

Shipping and sonar bombard the ocean with noise and disrupt fish communication and behaviour. Countries need to work together to restore the quiet of the deep.

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Interactive: Global fishing hotspots

Fish stocks and seas face multiple threats, but marine scientists are working to find solutions to restore our vast blue ecosystem.

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Overfishing fix needs more than money

A dwindling supply of the world’s fish is an all-encompassing problem, and finding a solution will require a holistic look.

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Scientists want to turn fish fins into sashimi

Fish meat grown from discarded fins could be the next sustainable food solution.

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The misnomer of sustainable fishing

Restricting subsidised high-seas fishing and supporting the local catch benefits fish, fishers and coastal communities.

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Mapping the fish highways we should be protecting

Large Pacific fish return to their own hatching sites when they produce offspring. A new map of their migration routes could mean better protection for them.

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Leaving a lasting ocean legacy

Island communities have developed some of the most effective practices to support the sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources, we just need to take heed.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Overfishing is depleting global fish stocks: Here’s what we can do about it

Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

Empty oceans

Bait to plate: making fishing supply chains more transparent

Dulling the ocean racket to save fish stocks

Interactive: Global fishing hotspots

Overfishing fix needs more than money

Scientists want to turn fish fins into sashimi

The misnomer of sustainable fishing

Mapping the fish highways we should be protecting

Leaving a lasting ocean legacy

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