PADI AWARE surpasses $500k in ocean saving community grants

A total of 45 organisations and individuals have received funding since the programme’s inception, with initiatives including sea turtle conservation, coral restoration and seagrass planting. 2024’s programme will see five community initiatives receive grants for their work. Read more here.

Marella Cruises launches industry first microplastic filter initiative

Marella Cruises and Cleaner Seas Group announced the launch of an industry first microplastic filter initiative aboard the Marella Explorer. Read more here.

Climate smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean

The Southern Ocean is critical to the functioning of our planet, influencing sea level, regulating climate, and driving global ocean circulation. Read more here.

The ocean provides – and needs to be protected. Can humanity do both?

On January 1, the Pacific island nation of Palau officially closed 80 percent of its territorial waters to fishing, creating one of the largest marine protected areas in the world. Read more here.

Expected changes to marine protected areas give Jersey fisherman hope

Deputy Steve Luce, in response to questions from his predecessor Jonathan Renouf, told States Members he had made changes to the Marine Spatial Plan after local fishermen said proposals to protect 27% of the Island’s territorial waters would decimate the industry. Read more here.