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November 25, 2016
Rare species found during Deep-Sea Lebanon Project first-ever surveys of submarine canyons
Scientists explored areas up to 1050 metres deep and found over 200 species, including Atlantic and even polar ones.Lebanon could lead deep-sea marine conservation efforts in Middle East.The Deep-Sea Lebanon…
August 29, 2016
The results from the two-month, at-sea study will be used to strengthen marine protection in the region.Oceana has today completed its first-ever expedition in the North Sea, during which marine…
August 8, 2016
Extensive marine research in Malta concludes after 140 days at sea
This phase of the LIFE Ba?AR for N2K project at-sea study ends after having explored areas down to 1039 m deep.Oceana, the project partner tasked with carrying out marine surveys,…
August 1, 2016
Oceana research reveals high biodiversity at risk in British waters of the North Sea
The marine conservation group’s first ever at-sea surveys in the UK have already recorded 350+ species, many of which found in areas threatened by human activity.Oceana has just completed the…
July 8, 2016
Two-month research cruise will gather at-sea data on species and habitats, to strengthen network of marine protected areas and support fish stock recovery.Oceana will be launching this afternoon its first…
June 1, 2016
Oceana unveils images of fish nursery areas damaged by bottom trawling in the Strait of Sicily
Oceana calls to preserve these essential habitats for hake and deep-water rose shrimp during this week’s GFCM meetingToday Oceana unveiled never-before-seen images from the Strait of Sicily, showing damage caused…
May 27, 2016
Oceana embarks on 10-week expedition to explore deep-sea areas in Malta
The at-sea campaign will complement findings carried out in 2015 and will lead to the designation of protected areas under Natura 2000Today Oceana launched its second expedition to document previously…
April 11, 2016
Launch of scientific expedition brings hope to threatened marine life in the Sound
Oceana surveys of strait shared by Denmark and Sweden will document threats to fragile marine communities and provide solid foundation for developing ambitious transnational MPAToday, Oceana launches a research expedition…
January 28, 2016
Oceana thanks the Dutch Postcode Lottery for generous grant to fund North Sea expedition
Oceana acknowledges the Dutch Postcode Lottery for a generous grant of €1.1 million which will fund the first research expedition into the North Sea by the international ocean conservation organisation….
September 4, 2015
Oceana discovers new areas of coral on the seamounts of the Balearic Islands
The international marine conservation organization has also documented a great biological wealth in the funds of Sa Dragonera, which should be keptThe international organization of Oceana marine conservation has published…
