Growing nickel supply from the tropics threatens priority conservation areas

Increasing global demand for nickel, an essential metal in low-carbon technologies and stainless steel, is driving a surge in mining in strongholds of tropical biodiversity. Read more here.

The Coral Triangle’s Crown Jewel: Diving the Philippines’ Protected Reefs

Located at the heart of the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle, the country is home to some of the richest marine ecosystems on the planet—offering divers unparalleled encounters with vibrant coral reefs, rare macro species, and pelagic marine life. Read more here.

Protecting the future of Southeast Asia’s giant clams

he policy paper, which has contributions from experts in Singapore, Canada, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines, is the first of its kind on conserving giant clams in Southeast Asia. Read more here.

Ghana joins the marine protection club

The move has been hailed by politicians and experts as a huge step forward, although it will take much more legwork to reach international targets. Read more here.

How India’s divers turned ocean encounters into conservation action with the help of PADI’s Go Eco Month

During PADI’s Go Eco Month in April, divers across India’s reef fringed islands and mainland coasts paired exploration with clean ups, reef and cove awareness, and a growing ethic of responsible travel. Read more here.