French Polynesia Commits To Expanding Safe Havens For Marine Life By World Ocean Day

The oceans are in crisis, but French Polynesia is proving that immediate action can make a big impact. In 2026, the territory is stepping up scientific observation and monitoring to better understand its marine ecosystems and ensure that protections are effective. Read more here.

Protected waters southeast of Cape Cod reopened to commercial fishing

Commercial fishing will resume in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, southeast of Cape Cod. Read more here.

Virtual conservation conference to tackle the deep-sea mining debate

The battle over deep-sea mining in the Marianas will take center stage at this year’s Mariana Islands Conservation Conference, a free virtual gathering that brings together hundreds of researchers, students, and community members. Read more here.

How southern Thailand is pioneering community-led marine conservation

30 years ago, Mr Banjong Naruepornmatee left his hometown in the deep south. A fisher by trade, he now runs a farm stay overlooking mangrove forests he helped replant in Bo Hin, a coastal subdistrict in southern Thailand. “When I first moved here, there were mangrove forests along the coastline and seagrass everywhere,” he said. “A lot has changed since then.” Read more here.

Drawing from the deep: seaweed ink makes waves for ocean conservation

Artists have been inspired by what’s billed as the world’s first sustainable, biodegradable ink made from regeneratively farmed seaweed. Read more here.