Download Lloyd's Register's new flagship report
Posted on: 8 July 2025
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is pleased to introduce the launch of its Maritime Biodiversity Research Programme – a pioneering initiative dedicated to understanding and mitigating the environmental pressures of shipping on marine ecosystems.
LR’s inaugural publication, the Biodiversity report: Understanding science to engineer shipping solutions, offers a comprehensive, science-based overview of how shipping activities—from ballast water discharge to underwater noise and biofouling—impact biodiversity. It applies the Driver, Pressure, State, Impact and Response (DPSIR) framework to map the cause-effect relationships and outlines practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing ecological harm while supporting sustainable maritime operations.
This report and research programme is designed to support maritime stakeholders in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, enhancing environmental compliance, and contributing to global biodiversity goals. It also highlights the financial, operational, and reputational benefits of proactive biodiversity stewardship.
Download the report and find out more about shaping a more sustainable future for the maritime industry.
For further information, explore LR’s Maritime Biodiversity Research Programme and learn how to understand, measure and mitigate your environmental footprint.
