Bali searches for answers after unusual whale standings

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/bali-searches-for-answers-after-unusual-whale-strandings

Experts are divided on why giant mammals might have beached as scientists investigate samples for clues.

Fishing regulators need more transparency, ocean groups say

https://apnews.com/article/fisheries-management-transparency-ocean-conservation-5ded5009584699047c4c2a0a10fbcd59

Some regional fisheries management organizations that were set up by the United Nations to measure and conserve fish populations.

Saudi Arabia attracts Asia’s largest ocean park operator

https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/saudi-arabia-attracts-asias-largest-ocean-park-operator-301795362.html

Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and Haichang Ocean Park jointly announced the planned development of the first large-scale ocean park in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Growing commercial interest in Southern Ocean’s resources thwarts protection efforts around Antarctica

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/growing-commercial-interest-in-southern-ocean-s-resources-thwarts-protection-efforts-around-antarctica-88729

Russia no longer engages in krill fisheries but wants to keep its options open. It might have larger plans.

Greenpeace Taiwan calls for passage of Ocean Conservation law

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4860845

Cabinet inaction, lack of DPP support delays marine conservation law.