Oct 26, 2026 | Mediterranean Sea, Nature, News
One of the Mediterranean’s most iconic and mysterious species, the sunfish (Mola mola) is the focus of new research coordinated by ISPRA. By combining long-term monitoring with environmental DNA analysis, the study provides new insights into the species’ distribution,...
Jul 30, 2026 | Nature, Report
Today marks Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s demand on nature exceeds the Earth’s ecosystems’ ability to regenerate the resources used within the year. According to the Global Footprint Network, humanity is currently using natural resources at a rate 73%...
Jun 23, 2026 | Campaign, Mediterranean Sea, Nature
The research vessel Song of the Whale has officially departed from the port of Vilamoura, Portugal. With its departure, the second ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative (ASI2) has begun, involving monitoring campaigns across the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic waters....
Jun 10, 2026 | Campaign, EU, Nature, UE
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans, threatening ecosystems, marine life, and the health of our communities. To address this challenge, #EUBeachCleanup was launched, an international campaign promoted by the European Union in partnership...
Apr 17, 2026 | Award, EU, Event, Nature
Get ready: the EEA Photo Competition 2026 is about to return. Starting from 18 May, the competition “Resilient by Nature” will officially open, inviting participants to photograph resilient nature and the ways in which people restore nature and strengthen the systems...
Apr 10, 2026 | Event, Nature
A very important milestone has been reached for the entire international community: 10.01% of the ocean is now officially designated as protected or conserved areas. The result is the outcome of efforts at the national level to designate vast ocean areas, but it is...
