Vietnam’s coral reefs and seagrass beds foster marine biodiversity

This insight comes from Dr. Nguyen Song Tung, Director of the Institute of Human Geography and Sustainable Development under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. Read more here.

Invisible enemies: A plastic crisis in our marine protected areas

Glimpses of paradise shielding wildlife from human exploitation, marine reserves are touted as humanity’s best bet for saving the oceans. But, with time running fast towards the 30×30 target and the dust now settling on this year’s UN Ocean Conference, the question at stake is how do we truly protect them from their invisible enemies? Read more here.

With coral-rich Churna Island now an MPA, Pakistan takes baby steps on ocean protection

In September 2024, Churna Island and the sea surrounding it became Pakistan’s second designated marine protected area, home to a variety of corals and serving as a nursery for fish. Read more here.

Chile is paving the way for High Seas Protection- others must follow

Beyond the horizon, the high seas stretch across the world, connecting countries, ecosystems, and people. This global commons is critical to our planet’s health – yet a mere 1.5% is currently protected. Read more here.

Scientist trial chlorine as gentler alternative to antibiotics to firght coral disease

Stony coral tissue loss disease (also known as SCTLD) spreads rapidly, causing high mortality rates among reef-building corals in the Caribbean. Read more here.