Coral bleaching event detected across several Fiji reef systems

In a statement shared on social media, the organisation said its team recently returned from Northern Kadavu where they observed bleaching on both nearshore reefs and the outer barrier reef. Read more here.

An ancient fishing tradition in Indonesia could help build a more sustainable fishery

In the remote coastal areas of eastern Indonesia, a centuries-old tradition is providing a contemporary blueprint for sustainable development. The practice, known as Sasi Laut, imposes temporary fishing closures of six to 12 months to allow sedentary marine species such as sea cucumbers and shellfish to replenish. Read more here.

Whales leave DNA ‘footprints’ across the ocean. Here’s how we track them

The Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the ocean’s largest animals. Read more here.

China Unveils High-Tech Deep-Sea Tourist Vessel to Lift Coastal Travel

China is moving to turn its deep-sea engineering edge into a new tourism draw, advancing construction plans for a high-tech vessel intended to carry paying passengers into the deep ocean and inject fresh momentum into the country’s coastal travel economies. Read more here.

Experts warn fishermen’s indigenous knowledge ignored in sustainable fishing policies

Stakeholders in the marine conservation and blue economy sectors have raised concerns that fishermen are often excluded from policy formulation and key decision-making, despite holding extensive indigenous knowledge of the ocean and its ecosystems. Read more here.