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Challenges in Restoring Mediterranean Seagrass Ecosystems in the Anthropocene
The study analyzes the challenges of restoring Posidonia oceanica ecosystems in the Mediterranean, which have been severely degraded by human impact. It proposes preventive management strategies and active interventions, including the use of tolerant species such as Cymodocea nodosa, to promote natural recolonization.
Unlocking the power of the Ocean: Ocean Energy Review
Ocean energy harnesses the natural power of tides, waves, temperature gradients, and salinity differences to produce clean electricity. This review explores the potential of ocean energy, outlines key environmental considerations, and suggests pathways to strengthen the sector’s responsible growth.
Utilities industry review - Ocean Impact Initiative
The utilities sector powers society, ensuring the supply of water, energy, and waste management services. This industry review examines the sector’s pressures on the ocean and highlights good practices to mitigate them.
Identifying and closing gaps in corporate reporting of ocean impacts
A recent study examines corporate transparency in the ocean economy by analysing sustainability and annual reports. It evaluates which impacts companies disclose, how they measure them, and whether they set targets, highlighting limited attention to ocean-specific impacts.
Trace element and organohalogen compound contamination in the supraglacial debris of italian glaciers
A new study, published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, presents the first large-scale map of the contamination status of Italian glaciers and highlights the potential link with marine pollutants.
Zooplankton as a Bioindicator of Marine Contamination for Filter-Feeding Basking Sharks, Fin Whales and Devil Rays at Caprera Canyon
A new study confirmed the Caprera Canyon as a hotspot of marine pollution, with zooplankton showing heavy metal levels above international standards and risks for threatened species.