🌊 Préservation des écosystèmes côtiers : Création d’une nouvelle Aire Marine Protégée à Nice 🔬

La commune de Nice vient de franchir une étape décisive pour la résilience de son écosystème littoral avec l’instauration d’une nouvelle Aire Marine Protégée (AMP) par arrêté inter-préfectoral. Cette mesure réglementaire vise spécifiquement la…Read More

🌊 Tiny Pellets, Big Problems: Inside the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Did you know that billions of tiny plastic pellets, called ‘nurdles’, end up in our oceans every year?
These tiny beads are the raw building blocks for nearly all our plastic products, but due to mishandling across the global supply chain, they frequently escape into the…Read More

🌊 Big step for our ocean!

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has launched a new international alliance to strengthen global ocean protection and observation.

With €50 million in funding from Horizon Europe, the initiative aims to boost cooperation, improve ocean monitoring, and support science-based solutions for h…Read More

💡 Blue Economy Hacks (online!) 🚣‍♀️

Join us for two interactive online Blue Economy Hacks, bringing together innovators, policymakers, researchers, SMEs, ports, fisheries and coastal stakeholders.

📅 Italy Blue Economy Hack – Digital Fisheries & Traceability 🐟
20 February 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–12:00 CET | 🌐 Online

📅 Spain Blue Economy Hack – M…Read More

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Hello BlueLightS Community !

I just bumped into this interesting article and thought to share it with you: “Rafina–Pikermi Municipality: Building Climate Resilience from Port to Schools”
The news comes from CLIMAAX project, which is a Mission Adaptation project with which I am collaborating in the framework of NEVERMORE Horizon project.
I l…Read More

Why do sharks matter in the Mediterranean?🦈

Find out with this interactive map and learn more about the different, amazing species:
https://www.wwfmmi.org/

WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative

The Mediterranean Marine Initiative aims to bring innovative approaches to marine resource management and biodiversity protection to secure a sustainable future to Mediterranean’s wildlife and people.

www.wwfmmi.org

Water crises could cost $1.5 trillion per year as extremes intensify

A report by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) and Xylem warns that water-related crises (droughts and floods) have tripled in intensity since 2013 and could become six times more severe by 2040 under current climate trends. It estimates that achieving water security amid these e…Read More

Cost of water could hit $1.5 trillion a year as droughts and floods become more extreme - Water Magazine

The intensity of water-related crises has increased three-fold since 2013 and could cost trillions of dollars to manage.

www.watermagazine.co.uk

Curious to know how ocean extended reality (Ocean XR) can enhance ocean literacy and education?
Check out a latest study:

https://www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsociety/article/view/10714/4552

Research done by: Fauville, G., Pimentel, D., & Woolsey, E. (2025). Ocean XR: A Deep Dive Into Extended Reality for Marine Education and Ocean…Read More

Ocean XR: A Deep Dive Into Extended Reality for Marine Education and Ocean Literacy | Article | Ocean and Society

Géraldine Fauville, Daniel Pimentel, Erika Woolsey

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The European Commission has unveiled the European Water Resilience Strategy, marking a major milestone in the EU’s response to escalating climate pressures on water resources.

Built around three core objectives, the strategy aims to:

1. Restore and protect the water cycle – strength through better implementation of existing water laws and e…Read More

World of Sharks🌏🌊 – visually engaging directory of many sharks species including infocards and funfacts. Ideal for teaching students about the different species, their caracteristics and threats.

https://saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/

World of Sharks - Save Our Seas Foundation

Everything you want to know about sharks and more, from the Save Our Seas Foundation.

saveourseas.com

Hi again everyone I just came across another interesting article, relevant for educators but also anyone who’s interested in supporting kids to become ‘Ocean Heros’ (or becoming one themself!) It’s full of resources and tips and is written in a really encouraging way, which isn’t too overwhelming. Let us know what heroic actions you set up after…Read More

Hi everyone! I just came across this interesting Surfrider article about their Student Clubs network. It’s a very cool initiative for young people to become more involved in Surfrider’s activities through project-based learning (beach clean ups, awareness raising…) The article explains how a club can be started, how to get it registered, and…Read More

Learning about key ocean topics while walking, doing excercise, cooking or cleaning or just simply relaxing? 👀 We got you. Ocean calls is a podcast series by EuroNews that broadcasts powerful stories, expert insights, and inspiring solutions to protect our oceans and tackle the climate crisis.…Read More

Everybody loves Nemo, especially children! 🐠 But have you ever wondered how accurate the “Finding Nemo” movie is when it comes to marine life & interactions?🔍 Check out this article to find out more! Dont forget to share the information with your students!

How accurate is Finding Nemo? 

🌊📚 This article is a curated guide featuring a diverse range of ocean-themed literature — spanning marine science 🧪, environmental advocacy 🌍, memoirs ✍️, and fiction 📖. Which one caught your attention? 🤔✨

11 of the best Ocean books

Written by Giacomo d’Orlando, Environmental documentary photographer/Chiara Di Giorgio on https://onewater.blue/ you can read about Nemo’s Garden is a pioneering underwater agricultural system located off the coast of Noli, Italy. This is an innovative project that utilizes submerged biospheres—airtight domes tethered to the seabed—where herbs…Read More

If you missed the World Turtle Day yesterday (16 June) here is a nice selection of fun facts about these amazing creatures!
What is your favorite one?

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/10-tremendous-turtle-facts

🌊💻 Did you know that there is a epic 24-hour webinar marathon by the MSc. MARRES program at University of Côte d’Azur — and it’s packed with global marine insights?! 🌍🐠

From corals and marine mammals to pollution, ecosystems, and even a whole session on education & outreach — there’s something for every ocean lover, scientist, or educator.…Read More

The ocean is getting darker

A recent study published in the “Voice for the blue” reveals that over the past two decades, more than 20% of the world’s oceans have darkened, reducing the depth of the photic zone—the sunlit upper layer vital for marine ecosystems. This phenomenon threatens marine biodiversity, disrupts food webs, and impairs the o…Read More