Marine Pollution & Enforcement: The US Coast Guard says it has resumed enforcement against illicit oil shipments to Cuba, citing environmental risks from unsafe fuel stowage and concealed cargo found after a vessel was stopped with fuel in ballast tanks. Fisheries & Ecosystems: ICES released Northeast Atlantic pelagic catch advice, including a major quota increase for mackerel, while groups warn stocks remain close to danger levels after years of pressure. Arctic Shipping & Climate: A report highlights how warming seas are making the Northern Sea Route more viable, potentially reshaping global trade routes and bypassing chokepoints. Energy Prices & Fuel Security: EU officials discussed possible diesel reserve releases as prices surge and the US weighs export restrictions, raising supply-risk concerns for Europe. Soil & War Impacts: A UK-led project is studying war-related pollution in Ukraine’s farmland and how to monitor, manage, and restore contaminated soils. Wildlife & Human Safety: Texas launched a cost-share program to remove invasive plants that are choking native forest ecosystems. Food & Water Stress: The Caspian Sea’s declining water level is accelerating, threatening regional transport plans tied to the Middle Corridor.