Greece leads in marine conservation with global ocean treaty and marine protected areas for sustainable tourism growth
These are part of the overall strategy of the country aimed at safeguarding its marine ecosystem, ensuring sustainable tourism, and ensuring the long-term health of its oceanic biodiversity. Read more here.
Scuba divers plunge into beach clean up effort
The drive was held in collaboration with the Puducherry Pollution Control Board and the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority. Read more here.
Only 1% of philanthropic funding goes to the ocean conservation projects: reports
There is a gap in ocean conservation funding and it needs to be addressed, said Dr Toh Tai Chong, a marine biologist, at the Ocean Collective Summit held from Oct 2 to 3. Read more here.
A landmark treaty could protect the high seas- and spark new conflicts
Two-thirds of the world’s oceans lie beyond national borders, an unregulated expanse under growing pressure from mining, fishing and climate change. Now, a new UN treaty promises to change that – but could also trigger fresh conflicts over who controls the high seas. Read more here.
Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean
From April to date, 57 female turtles have been recorded coming ashore at beaches within the park to search for nesting sites, with 30 successfully laying eggs. Read more here.
