Oman to mark World Oceans Day, focus on marine conservation

This year’s theme – Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us – highlights the significance of oceans in maintaining ecological balance and supporting global livelihoods. Read more here.

Samoa’s new marine spatial plan protects 30% of the country’s ocean

The Samoan government announced June 3 that it has enacted a law establishing a marine spatial plan to sustainably manage 100% of its ocean by 2030. Read more here.

A rock solid stand for the ocean: Greenpeace France blocks bottom trawling

At sunrise on Wednesday, May 21, activists aboard the Arctic Sunrise ship dropped 15 large limestone boulders into the Mediterranean Sea, targeting a protected area off the coast of Occitania known as the Gulf of Lion Marine Park. Read more here.

Sea change needed at global talks to save ocean from disaster

Just 3% of ocean is fully protected from destructive activities like trawling and mining. Read more here.

Sri Lanka joins global fight to protect maritime waters

Following the signing of the Agreement, the GOSL has undertaken to establish an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the ratification of the agreement. Read more here.