New mapping could help protect one of the most endangered whales

Marine researchers have mapped the population density of North Atlantic right whales worldwide in an effort to predict and help avoid harmful, even fatal, exposure to commercial fishing and vessel strikes. Read more here.

EU to spend $3.71 billion to protect the ocean, environmental chief says

The 40 commitments range from fighting marine pollution to supporting sustainable fisheries and investments in the so-called blue economy – sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources for economic activity. Read more here.

Greece becomes the first country in Europe to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas

Greece will ban bottom trawling in all of its marine protected areas (MPAs) by 2030, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today. Read more here.

Belize and the UK collaboration on Marine Biodiversity Ambitions

Веlіzе іѕ rесоgnіѕеd glоbаllу аѕ а wоrld lеаdеr іn mаrіnе соnѕеrvаtіоn аnd іѕ соntіnuаllу ѕtrіvіng tо іmрrоvе іtѕ mаrіnе есоѕуѕtеmѕ аѕ іt fасеѕ unрrесеdеntеd рrеѕѕurеѕ frоm сlіmаtе сhаngе. Read more here.

Turtle conservation faces financial challenges amidst record hatchlings.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is facing an unprecedented challenge as they care for over 300 stranded turtle hatchlings, requiring more than R3 million to support their rehabilitation and release back into the ocean. Read more here.