Oregon State scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement

An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits. Read more here.

Marine protected areas often lack adequate safeguards, study says

A new study found that despite governments issuing designations to conserve oceans across the globe, a significant portion of the largest marine protected areas aren’t managed to provide the highest levels of protection. Read more here.

Governments are falling short on promises of effective biodiversity protection

A new analysis of the world’s largest 100 marine protected areas (MPAs) published in Conservation Letters suggests that governments are falling short on delivering the promise of effective biodiversity protection due to slow implementation of management strategies and failure to restrict the most impactful activities. Read more here.

Sea Rangers Service reaches the UK- with youngsters being paid to protect our oceans

First launching in The Netherlands in 2016, the Sea Rangers Service is now running from Port Talbot and there are hopes to expand the scheme to Portsmouth and Grimsby. Read more here.

Global Ocean Conservation quality is lagging behind quantity

The international community’s commitment to protect at least 30 percent of our ocean by 2030—a goal known as “30×30”—is both inspiring and challenging. Read more here.