Soneva’s pioneering marine conservation efforts gain UN recognition

The Soneva Foundation’s Coral Restoration Program has been officially endorsed by the United Nations, which says it’s setting a new standard in reef restoration. Read more here.

Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean

For veterans, efforts like rescuing sea turtles and planting coral go beyond conservation — they’re also an invigorating way to serve again. Read more here.

Climate-smart ocean solutions require distinguishing marine spatial planning and marine conservation planning

In a paper published this week in npj Ocean Sustainability (Nature group), researchers propose pathways to optimise synergies between marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protected area (MPA) planning under a rapidly changing climate. Read more here.

Should you swim with wild dolphins? 6 questions that will change how your holidays impact the ocean

Few people on earth inspire us to stand up for nature like David Attenborough. The message from his new feature film, Ocean, is clear: the most important place for life on Earth is the sea. Read more here.

‘Mining can inflict irreversible damage on species and ecosystems’

Former Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has highlighted the geopolitical dimensions of deep-sea mining and urged Pakistan to harness its strategic Indian Ocean position while advocating for fair global governance while ensuring a balanced natural eco-system. Read more here.