Manta & Ray Ecology Diver Is One of SSI’s Specialty Programs

Manta rays are among the most intelligent and graceful aquatic species. Their unique behaviors and roles in marine ecosystems make them truly fascinating. Read more here.

Private finance sought to deliver Antarctica’s largest Marine Protected Area

The Initiative has unveiled plans to support the establishment of one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas (MPA), which will cover some 70% of the Antarctic Peninsula or around half a million square kilometres. Read more here.

Can international laws save the ocean? Activists say direct action is needed too.

After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, in January 2026 the High Seas Treaty has come into effect. It has been ratified by 61 states around the world and is intended to protect international waters and marine life. Read more here.

Laos Signs Historic Global Treaty to Protect Oceans, Marine Conservation

Laos has become a signatory to the world’s first legally binding treaty for protecting oceans and marine life, known as the High Seas Treaty, which entered into force on January 17. Read more here.

China applies to host secretariat of marine biological diversity agreement in Xiamen

China has applied to host the secretariat of the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian Province in the southeast, reflecting its commitment to upholding international maritime order, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Read more here.