Tag:oceans

Pollution

Save oceans from dangers of plastic waste, France urges global community

The French government has called for global synergy among the countries in Africa and western world to save the oceans from the dangers of...

Michael Simire - June 11, 2025

Marine

Africa’s oceans under spotlight as OceanX, OceanQuest conclude expedition

A transformational joint exploration led by OceanX and OceanQuest has officially concluded the "Around Africa Expedition", a major ocean research and capacity-sharing mission advancing...

Michael Simire - May 9, 2025

Marine

Warming of the world’s oceans accelerating, study shows

The world’s oceans were warmer in 2024 than at any time since measurements began, a study published on Friday, January 10, 2025, has found. The...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2025

Pollution

Lagos residents urged to stop polluting the ocean with plastics

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has cautioned residents on the dangers of polluting the ocean with plastics. Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer...

Michael Simire - October 14, 2022

Climate Change

‘Blueing’ the Paris Agreement at COP27

Momentum is building for a strong political outcome relating to oceans at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in November...

Michael Simire - September 30, 2022

Marine

Bonn Dialogue urges ocean-based climate action

“I invite all to do their utmost to strengthen ocean-climate action and its finance and that these commitments are included in national climate action...

Michael Simire - June 23, 2022

Marine

Politics of the sea: Counting ecological cost to water bodies

As efforts are being made towards restoring the ecosystem, different concepts and ideologies are springing up. While some are geared towards improving the quality...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2021

Marine