Five-year plan aims to cut whale entanglements in Canadian waters

Canada has launched a five-year Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to reduce whale entanglements, expand ropeless fishing technology, and protect North Atlantic right whales, aiming to balance sustainable fisheries with marine conservation. Read more here.

Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level

Measure would establish a Habitat Policy Oversight Committee within the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, if approved by the Senate. Read more here.

High Seas Treaty Explained: Protecting Our Oceans Beyond National Borders

The ocean, one of the most biodiverse spaces on Earth, covers over two-thirds of the planet’s surface and houses more than 90 per cent of Earth’s habitat by volume. International seabeds and high seas are unique in that no single country has jurisdiction over them. Read more here.

China boosts marine protection in bid to lead global ocean governance

Feb. 19 (UPI) — For decades, China’s maritime identity has been defined by scale: It produces and consumes the most seafood, pilots the most expansive fishing fleet and maintains a dominant presence across the South China Sea. Read more here.

Norway faces concerns as whaling quota increases for 2026

It has been announced that Norway’s commercial whaling quota will increase by 235 whales in 2026, raising concerns among NGOs. Read more here.