Fiji’s youth-led marine park wins Global Innovation award

Fiji is again recognised internationally, thanks to the indigenous youth-led project ‘Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park – ‘Reconnecting with Vanua.’ Read more here.

Mongabay launches dedicated Oceans Desk to expand global reporting on marine ecosystems

Mongabay has launched a dedicated Oceans Desk composed of a global team of journalists specialized in reporting on oceans, fisheries and marine conservation. Read more here.

Barbados may host resident bottlenose dolphins

Preliminary analyses indicate that Barbados may be home to a population of bottlenose dolphins, a finding that could reshape the island’s marine conservation and eco-tourism strategy, a government marine biologist said Wednesday. Read more here.

Communities in conservation: Protecting India’s whale sharks

There are few more compelling icons of ocean health than the majestic whale shark, the world’s largest fish and a gentle giant whose presence signals thriving marine ecosystems. Read more here.

Marine institute and partners launch new program to help monk seals

The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is working to help establish a Maui Monk Seal Response Program on the Valley Isle. Read more here.