How ocean animals connect countries and continents

The work was led by Dr. Lily Bentley from UQ’s Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science. The goal was to show policymakers and everyday people how these creatures use our shared seas. Read more here.

China’s land sea environmental regulatory system: reforms and impacts

The updated “Marine Environment Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China,” effective from January 1, 2024, emphasizes enhanced land and marine development in a coordinated way. Read more here.

As Donald Trump cuts funding to Antarctica, will the US be forced off the icy continent?

With funding for key research and logistical support slashed, questions are mounting over whether the United States will be forced to scale back or even withdraw its presence from the strategically vital icy continent. Read more here.

Ratify ocean treaty and ban destructive fishing in protected areas, PM says

The Prime Minister is being urged to take “decisive action” to protect the seas in the wake of Sir David Attenborough’s new film on the oceans. Read more here.

Ocean floor restoration could make or break 2030 goals

Fishing methods that drag gear across the ocean floor, known as bottom-contact fisheries, disturb nearly 5 million square kilometers of marine habitat every year requiring eventual restoration. Read more here.