The marine scientists helping to shape the global dialogue on marine conservation. As advocates of the world of marine observation and conservation gather in Nice for the Third United Nations Ocean […]
UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation. A team of international scientists has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations […]
Consultation on offshore marine conservation measures. Fisheries management measures proposed in existing Marine Protected Areas to further protect and restore ecosystems. Fisheries management measures could be introduced for 20 sites in […]
Seawater Life Support: Ambitious project to advance marine conservation and research with new water intake line. An innovative underwater intake line will not only support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth […]
350PPM Biotech achieves breakthrough for marine conservation with first product. Marinin® replaces controversial ingredients in aquaculture feeds. Biotechnology company 350PPM Biotech GmbH announced yesterday (February 6), that its first product, […]
Launch of new marine conservation project in the Mediterranean. A new project is deploying remote underwater systems to document the status of marine wildlife in the Mediterranean Sea, marking one […]
Canada announces new support for marine conservation. At the United Nation’s Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, […]
Canada publishes guidance on marine conservation measures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has published the Government of Canada’s 2022 Guidance for Recognising Marine Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM). The […]
Canada invests in new marine conservation efforts. Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, has announced a $976.8M investment through Budget 2021 to continue marine conservation […]
Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone – Next steps announced for management of marine non-licensable activities Between 28 October and 15 December 2020 the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) held a call […]
Are partially protected areas the ‘red herrings’ of marine conservation? Partially protected areas – marine reserves that allow some forms of fishing – are no more effective socially or ecologically […]
Canada surpasses marine conservation targets. Canada has announced that it has surpassed its marine conservation target of 10 percent protection of marine and coastal areas. This significant achievement was reached […]
More Marine Conservation Zones announced. An evidence-based approach and good location choice continues to be critical to the success of marine conservation, as the government announces the designation of a […]
Marine wildlife and conservation groups stage Dáil rally to demand stronger ocean protections. Ireland’s leading marine environmental groups are staging a colourful demonstration outside Leinster House calling on the Government […]
Marine mammal mapping in Southern Hemisphere to aid conservation The IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (“the Task Force”) has announced the completion and placing on its e-Atlas of […]
Emerging themes to support UK marine biodiversity conservation. Robert Clarke of the Institutes Estuarine and Marine Specialist Section recently contributed to a paper on future MPA policy in the UK. […]
New joint agreement to support wild salmon conservation following escapes. Salmon farmers will help fund wild fish conservation when escapes occur under a new agreement with Scotland’s leading fisheries body. Salmon […]
Ocean conservation must move from ambition to action, global expert warns. Taoiseach addresses Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference in Cork. A global leader in ocean conservation says the world’s […]