Reef protections are slowing crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks

One of the most extensive marine conservation initiatives ever undertaken on the Great Barrier Reef is starting to deliver some positive impact and helping to reduce the scale of crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks thanks to increased levels of reef protections. Read more here.

Cape Verde Seamounts: Key ecosystems for marine conservation

Formed through volcanic activity, these submerged peaks often rise thousands of meters from the ocean floor, creating unique environments that function as ecological oases in the deep sea. Read more here.

How the ocean ‘entered the conversation’ at COP30

The ocean used to be missing from climate discussions. Some attendees at the recent COP30 climate conference in Brazil say it is now being given its rightful place, even if money is not currently following rhetoric. Read more here.

Virtual Media Workshops on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2026

EJN is hosting three-day virtual media workshops in February and March for journalists in Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines to strengthen their knowledge of the 30×30 marine conservation target and initiatives being implemented to reach it. Read more here.

Blue Friday Goes Global: US-Born Dive Initiative Celebrates Ocean Conservation Across Australia, Palau, the Caribbean, and Beyond

Millions of people flock to stores to take advantage of holiday discounts on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which has long been linked to a massive retail shopping spree. Read more here.