Dr Tabitha Pearman discusses the importance of open seabed data for better decision making

Seafarer supply is lagging behind demand, putting workers and vessels at risk. Changing aspirations are making recruitment harder than ever – but upskilling and career progression could offer one solution.

With marine life playing such a pivotal role in ocean health and providing a host of benefits for the planet, data on life below the surface can help drive informed decision-making. Across the European Union (EU), research infrastructure, large-scale research projects, and intergovernmental initiatives are harnessing marine life observations for a healthier ocean future.

Portugal's SEAMAP 2030 programme is on an unprecedented mission to meticulously chart the country's maritime depths.

Kevin Mackay discusses seabed mapping challenges and opportunities for Pacific Islands

A weedy whatnow? Come take a peek at the wonderful world of these ocean dragons

The marine pollution problem may have only started in the 1950s, but it is already impacting every part of our ocean. Now, by harmonising data, standardising monitoring methods, leveraging technology, and harnessing the power of a global community, the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) aims to support and strengthen marine debris research and inform action to tackle this growing global problem.

Sitting at the forefront of climate change impacts, developing coastal resilience and adaptation plans is essential for small island nations. Good plans need good data, which is why the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is working with small island stakeholders to harness Earth Observations for early warning systems, monitoring systems, and more.

Despite their importance to global diets, the vulnerability of aquatic foods to environmental change has been vastly understudied, with the US and major producers in Asia most at risk.