Breaking Waves: Ocean News

‘A real dark situation to be in’: thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest ‘wreck’ in a decade

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:20 +0000

Puffins, guillemots, razorbills and terns are washing up on shores across Europe, after a string of storms affected their ability to find food

The two puffins washed up among seaweed and bits of plastic on a beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on a damp February morning. Normally, these much-loved seabirds pull in crowds of tourists eager to see their courtship rituals, but these were rolling in the surf, dead. Most people walking past probably missed them.

World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:18 +0000

Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species

Environmental groups have objected to the recommendation of a “blue tick” sustainability label being awarded to a Norwegian krill fishing giant, amid concerns over concentrated fishing pressure and dramatic climate-driven effects on the Antarctic’s fragile ecosystem.

Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:41 +0000

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into

As spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight a losing battle against the caterpillars who munch their cabbages.

Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:01:23 +0000

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland

Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures

Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:48:53 +0000

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, seen first in Western Australia, then in parts of Asia, Europe and across North America. The next total eclipse will be New Year’s Eve 2028

From sacred sisters to hyper-sexualised models: PhotoVogue festival – in pictures

Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:02:31 +0000

Company will halt production of controversial paraquat weed killer by end of June as it faces thousands of lawsuits

Syngenta, maker of a controversial pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease, said on Tuesday that it will stop making its paraquat weed killer by the end of June.

The announcement comes as the company is facing several thousand lawsuits brought by people in the US who allege they developed Parkinson’s disease due to their exposure to Syngenta’s paraquat products.

Half-truths and no truths: Trump’s latest claims on the UK factchecked

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:17:56 +0000

From the Chagos Islands to ‘windmills’ and sharia law, the US president’s comments do not bear much scrutiny

Donald Trump has been opining about the UK again, saying on Tuesday that Keir Starmer was “not Winston Churchill” and repeating his complaint about the deal to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Here are some recent things the US president has said about British issues, and how they compare with reality.

Wild-born birds recruited to teach critically endangered regent honeyeaters their lost songs

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:04 +0000

Researchers hope restoring the original song will improve breeding prospects for birds released into the wild

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Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:01 +0000

FoI documents show ministers ignored recommendation for fresh inquiry that could have reduced or paused farming

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Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:16:10 +0000

Olivier De Schutter says new economic agenda needed to tackle crises of rising inequality and ecological collapse

The global economy must be reordered to ensure it serves ordinary people around the world rather than the “frivolous and destructive demands of the ultra-rich”, according to a leading UN figure.