Tag Archive: Mediterranean Sea
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Threatened breeding Maltese seabirds are at a high risk of plastic exposure
July 19, 2023 12:20 pmThe Mediterranean and Black Seas are among the highest exposure risk areas for seabirds to plastic pollution in the world,...
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Tackling accidental fisheries bycatch: A win-win operation
January 30, 2023 6:32 pmThe Mediterranean coastline saw the beginning of civilisation and ever since its population never ceased to increase until our modern...
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From 2025 all ships transiting through Malta shall switch to cleaner fuels
December 16, 2022 11:25 pmThe International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Friday formally adopted a proposal for the designation of the Mediterranean Sea as a...
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Malta should support a cleaner Mediterranean Sea through an Emission Control Area
December 4, 2021 8:49 amA proposal to declare the Mediterranean Sea an area where ships are obliged to switch to a cleaner fuel has...
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How to eat fish sustainably and support conservation objectives
November 15, 2021 2:01 pmEnjoy eating fish and also love marine wildlife? You’re not alone. Did you know about some of the problems faced...
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Migration of ducks, the harbingers of spring
April 13, 2021 3:33 pmThe majority of bird species that breed in Europe migrate south in autumn and in most cases travel all the...
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More secrets revealed about Filfla Storm-petrels
July 26, 2019 10:27 am– First time movements of Malta-ringed Storm-petrel to the Aegean Sea recorded by BirdLife Greece. Storm-petrel ringed in 2008 by...
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Let’s celebrate World Environment Day by improving air quality
June 4, 2019 11:08 pmIrrespective if they are cruise or container ships, ferries, or yachts – ships gather a broad range of fumes that emit a great deal...
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World Oceans Day
May 16, 2019 12:11 pmDate: Saturday, 8 June 2019Time: 09:00-18:00Location: Malta National Aquarium The Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day every day…...
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European Maritime Day
May 7, 2019 12:21 pmDate: Sunday, 19 May 2019Time: 09:00-19:00Location: Tunnara Museum, Mellieħa This year, to celebrate European Maritime Day our...
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