Great Barrier Reef bleaching: Hundreds of coral sites experience fifth mass bleaching event in eight years

Hundreds of sites across most of the Great Barrier Reef are turning white from heat stress in the fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years. Read more here.

Saudi Arabia takes charge of coral reef conservation effort

Saudi Arabia has officially assumed leadership of the International Society for Reef Conservation (ICRI) Secretariat, marking a pivotal moment in the global fight to protect coral reefs. Read more here.

Pacific youth leaders unite to tackle ocean health challenges

More than 40 participants from the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) programme are preparing for the Tiaki Moana Summit and Workshop in Pōrīnetia Farāni (Tahiti, Mo’orea, and Ra’iatea). Read more here.

Media grants to support coverage of 30×30 marine conservation targets

In December 2022, more than 190 countries committed to achieve ‘30×30’ under target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. This target calls for the effective protection and management of 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, by the year 2030. Read more here.

Turtles help scientists discover hidden seagrass meadows in Red Sea

The findings were revealed in a study published by researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Queensland Government in Australia. Read more here.