Jul 9, 2025 | Mediterranean Sea, Report
Extreme and record-breaking events, such as marine heatwaves or extreme phytoplankton blooms, are described in the eighth edition of the Ocean State Report, the annual publication of the Copernicus Marine Service, implemented by Mercator Ocean International, which...
Jul 3, 2025 | European Commission, Mediterranean Sea, UE
The numbers speak clearly: it is a real success for the EU Mission Ocean and Waters. Since its launch in 2022, over 1000 actions for the ocean have been carried out. In total, these actions coming from individuals and organisations have mobilised more than €8 billion....
Jul 1, 2025 | Mediterranean Sea, Meeting
While recognising the minimal socio-economic impact that extending the trawling ban in the Mediterranean from 1,000 to 800 metres would have on the deep-sea fishing sector, the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) did not express a clear opinion in favour of such a...
Jun 30, 2025 | Mediterranean Sea, News, Report
On June 22nd, the Copernicus Marine Service recorded sea surface temperature anomalies. Observing the Copernicus map, one can see that the dark red areas indicate temperatures more than 5°C above the seasonal average. The most intense warming was observed in the...
Jun 19, 2025 | Mediterranean Sea, UNEP/MAP
Discovering Posidonia in an insightful article about Posidonia meadows, true underwater forests of the Mediterranean. Posidonia is vitally important: it captures carbon, protects coastlines, and is a reservoir of biodiversity. Despite this, its survival is at risk —...
Jun 18, 2025 | Conference, Mediterranean Sea, RAC, UNEP/MAP
Mediterranean Day of the United Nations Ocean Conference (June 10, 2025) We, the Ministers of the Environment and heads of delegations of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention, gathered today to reaffirm our common commitment to the protection and...
