Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species in landmark Ocean Census
World’s largest mission to accelerate species discovery reveals extraordinary new life forms from some of Earth’s most extreme and unexplored environments. Read more here.
Concrete towers on the seabed scupper Cambodia’s illegal trawling
Marine Conservation Cambodia has reached a 25% milestone in deploying seabed structures that deter illegal trawling and rebuild fish stocks – with early monitoring recording six times more fish at protected sites than control areas. Read more here.
Papua New Guinea to Protect Coral-Rich Marine “Highway” for Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Rays
The largest “no-take” marine protected area in Melanesia will safeguard gray reef sharks, manta rays, green turtles, dolphins and seabirds, all while supporting country’s fisheries. Read more here.
Malaysia renews Action Plan on marine conservation
“The updated plan shows Malaysia’s commitment to protecting the ocean,” said Sabah Parks Director cum Malaysia National Coordinating Committee Chair, Datuk Dr Maklarin Lakim, at the 12th Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the Coral Triangle (CT) Atlas Technical Regional Exchange opening ceremony, here, Monday. Read more here.
Science-based drive aim to protect endangered marine mammals in WV, Negros
A major science-driven conservation campaign aimed at protecting endangered marine mammals and critical coastal habitats in Western Visayas and Negros has been launched through a landmark partnership between the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod City. Read more here.
