Publications and research

Waste: how long to decompose at sea?

Marine litter is a growing global problem. Every year, an average of 8 million tons of plastic waste ends up in the sea; in other words a truck of waste every minute. Plastics...
Posters campaign against mouth masks in the sea

The posters can be ordered per set of 3 different A3 posters. Abandoned masks end up in the sea via the wind, creeks and rivers. Don’t lose your mask outdoors, but keep it at hand...
Potential co-benefits of measures for reducing underwater radiated noise for energy efficiency and emission reduction in shipping

Desk study on options for reducing emissions as well as underwater radiated noise from marine traffic, with a focus on the shipping fleet operated by Belgian companies.This study...
A slow steaming scenario in the North Sea region

Desk study of the effects of slow steaming for reducing emissions as well as underwater radiated noise from marine traffic on the North Sea. This study was commissioned by the...
Brochure – The sea is teeming with life

Brochure ‘The sea is teeming with life. How to protect and restore the rich biodiversity of our North Sea?’ Below the water surface of the Belgian North Sea, a surprising amount...