One million square kilometres of ocean gains full protection in Chile

Chile has granted full protection to 360,000km² of ocean around the Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks, creating one of the world’s largest fully protected marine areas and surpassing 50% ocean protection. Read more here.

One in Four Migratory Species Under Threat, But Conservation Efforts Can Reap Rewards

Global wildlife is facing a deepening crisis as the latest United Nations assessment warns that nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline due to human activity, habitat destruction, and climate change. Read more here.

Indigenous ocean voices are still being marginalised

“My Indigenous identity was not necessarily welcomed,” says the Micronesian conservationist and marine policy expert. “I would have short hair, and I would dress in a tie and … try not to bring the Indigenous perspectives.” Read more here.

From the Deep Sea to Ancient Reefs, Expedition Supports Marshall Islands’ Reimaanlok Vision for Community-led Ocean Conservation

National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition this week in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to provide critical marine biodiversity data for advancing the country’s commitment to ocean management. Read more here.

Arctic’s ‘keystone’ fish faces collapse as melting ice floods ocean with light

Populations of cold water fish like polar cod could be impacted by sea ice loss as soon as 2060, according to new research from the Bjerknes Centre, published in the journal Nature Communications. Read more here.