Greece secures marine protection for Gyaros, vital refuge for endangered monk seals

Greece has formally established protected status for the uninhabited islet of Gyaros, marking a major step forward in safeguarding one of the Aegean’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Read more here.

Robben Island swimmers raise over R600,000 for turtle conservation

A group of about 30 determined open-water swimmers have taken on a challenging 11km crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay, in Cape Town all in support of endangered sea turtles. Read more here.

Ghana Makes History by Launching the Country’s First Marine Protected Area

Ghana has created its first-ever marine protected area, marking a major milestone for ocean conservation in West Africa. Read more here.

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

A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the University of Queensland published in Ocean & Coastal Management has found that nearly three out of four of the world’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are polluted by sewage. Read more here.

Vanishing Sharks: Marine Biologist Doesn’t Buy The Orca Theory

For years, if you wanted to see a great white shark doing its best airborne missile impression, there was really only one place to be: the waters off Cape Town. Read more here.