73% of the World’s Ocean Protected Areas Are Polluted by Sewage

Typical levels of pollution inside protected areas are 10x higher than in surrounding unprotected waters. Read more here.

India Expands Ocean Conservation Efforts with Mission-Mode Marine Initiatives

The Government of India has indicated a shift toward a mission-mode approach to ocean conservation under the Deep Ocean Mission, as stated in the Rajya Sabha. The approach signals greater emphasis on systematic monitoring, research, and protection of marine ecosystems. Read more here.

Major breakthroughs for migratory birds at CMS COP15

Governments took bold steps for migratory birds at CMS COP15 in Brazil. Delegates agreed on a new marine flyway framework and stronger protections for seabirds, raptors, and shorebirds. Read more here.

West Africa’s Ocean Hotspot Could Become The World’s Next High Seas Sanctuary

Far out in the Atlantic, where the Canary and Guinea currents meet, the ocean begins to behave differently. Read more here.

What does a warming ocean mean for Namibia’s economy?

Over the last 40 years, their heat intake has quadrupled, and even higher predictions are forecast for future. Read more here.