World’s largest shark conference is set to begin in Sri Lanka next week

Sharks International has previously been held in Australia (2010), South Africa (2014), Brazil (2018) and Spain (2022). Read more here.

Locals rally against proposed Carpinteria-area marine conservation zone

A group of local residents, fishermen and ocean access advocates is urging the public to oppose a proposed marine conservation area off the Carpinteria and Summerland coast ahead of a state hearing next week. Read more here.

Global trade in sea cucumbers ‘alarming’ with many species at risk: Study

The global trade in sea cucumbers has grown since 2013 and continues to decimate the populations of many species, according to a recent study that cites “escalating impacts” and calls for stronger conservation measures. Read more here.

New science cracks open the mystery of the world’s largest fish

For a decade, Konservasi Indonesia — Conservation International’s local partner — tracked whale sharks across the open ocean, offering new clues for how to protect them. Read more here.

Over 10% of world’s oceans now under protection

More than 10% of the world’s oceans have been formally designated as protected areas for the first time, according to a joint study published by the UN Environment Program World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Read more here.