Marine Scientists Urge Overhaul of Restoration Rules to Save Oceans

Marine scientists urge overhaul of restoration rules to save oceans

Swansea University has led an international team of marine scientists and practitioners—spanning 18 countries—in calling for urgent reform to the licensing and regulation of marine and coastal restoration projects.

Scientists call for urgent reform of ‘outdated’ rules blocking marine restoration

Scientists call for urgent reform of ‘outdated’ rules blocking marine restoration GaisforE Thu, 02/10/2025 - 12:45 An international group of scientists has warned that outdated and overly complex licensing rules are holding back efforts to restore marine ecosystems at a time of accelerating ocean decline. 2 October 2025 In a new paper published in Cell Reports Sustainability, 25 researchers and practitioners from 18 countries - including Profe…