Zanzibar boosts conservation efforts with new digital payments and raised visitor fees for marine parks

The updated fees and a new digital fee-collection system are projected to nearly triple annual revenues and is part of a series of measures supported by UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative to catalyze financing for the island’s conservation efforts. Read more here.

Ghana reaffirms its commitment to sustainable ocean governance

Ghana reaffirms its commitment to sustainable ocean governance. Read more here.

Isles of Scilly marine haven a clear case for stronger UK protections

Despite widespread degradation of UK seas from destructive fishing practices like bottom-trawling and dredging, pollution, and climate change; the waters surrounding the Isles of Scilly appear to be bucking the trend, a new study from the University of Exeter has found. Read more here.

Taiwan to release new ocean policy white paper

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) announced Monday that the new edition of the National Ocean Policy White Paper will be released at the end of September. Read more here.

A timely marine ecology conservation move

The government announced the establishment of the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve on Sept 10, which reflects the advancement of China’s ecological governance in the South China Sea that will have far-reaching implications. Read more here.